Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has spoken about her injury issues that led to her not playing after the US Open. Williams said she “really got injured” at Wimbledon where she slipped on the grass during her first-round loss to Elina Svitolina. Williams played three more tournaments in North America. The 43-year-old has revealed plans to return in March.
Venus Williams
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Venus Williams has revealed she shut down her 2023 season after the US Open to give her “knee a chance to heal” after spending most of the summer “pretty injured”.
Williams, 43, made her return on grass in June after six months out.
She played the Libema Open and Birmingham before Wimbledon, where she slipped and appeared to injure her knee in a first-round defeat to Elina Svitolina.
She continued to play across the North American hard-court summer but ended her season after defeat to qualifier Greet Minnen in the first round of the US Open.
Looking back at her summer, Williams said on her YouTube channel: “I went to Wimbledon and sadly slipped in the third game of the match and really got injured. I spent the whole summer pretty injured with my knee, like really struggling with it.
“I didn’t want to miss the US Open, made it there, but definitely not my best performance after so much time off after Wimbledon. So, I decided not to play anymore the rest of the year and just give my knee a chance to heal.
“What was super interesting is once I just sat down, I felt better, I would say. After the US Open, I would say maybe like four weeks later I got up, I remember it was a Sunday and I got up and I was like ‘Oh my God! I’m not in pain’.
“Just like pain from sitting around, like my knee hurts, my knee is swelling every day. It’s very difficult to play tennis or any sport when you have like the swelling cycle, when your body won’t stop swelling.”
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Williams has played sparingly over the last few years as her career enters its twilight.
She has said that over the summer she couldn’t get the “swelling down” on her knee and also “lost range of motion”.
“With the swelling I was having, I lost range of motion. You lose strength when your knee is swelling, also your muscles don’t activate anymore. So, your muscles are not activating, you can’t train, so you lose muscles. It’s a whole cycle.
“This is what I was going through in the summer. I couldn’t get my swelling down, I lost range of motion, the nature of my injury was you know, all this stuff. But anyway, I was dealing with all that, so, I decided not to play any more.”
Williams is set to miss the 2024 Australian Open but has previously revealed plans to return in March, potentially ahead of Indian Wells and the Miami Open.
“I am targeting March, that’s when the tournaments go back to the States, so my goal is to be up and running when tournaments come back to the US,” she said in October on social media.
Audie Murphy was one of the most famous faces of both the US Army and Hollywood. He valiantly served overseas throughout the Second World War, becoming the most decorated soldier in American history. He followed up his service with a successful career on the big screen, starring in a number of highly-rated films, including one about his own exploits.
The following are nine facts about the actor and veteran you might not have known.
The Red Badge of Courage, 1951. (Photo Credit: Hulton Archive / Getty Images)
Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Audie Murphy was driven to enlist in the US military. He tried to join the Marine Corps, Navy and Army, but was denied by all three due to his being underweight and underage.
Undeterred, Murphy enlisted the help of his sister to falsify documents to make it appear as though he was older than he actually was. He tried, once again, to join the US Army and this time was accepted.
Murphy was sent to Camp Wolters, Texas for Basic Training, where he earned his Expert Badge with Bayonet Component Bar and Marksman Badge with Rifle Component Bar. After this, he underwent Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Meade, Maryland.
Audie Murphy single-handedly held off a company of German troops
Gen. Alexander Patch presenting Audie Murphy with the Medal of Honor, 1945. (Photo Credit: Bettmann / Getty Images)
In February 1943, Audie Murphy was deployed to the Mediterranean, and after seeing notable action there was transferred to the European Theater. It was there that he would experience the majority of his wartime service. One notable incident, in particular, resulted in him being presented with the Medal of Honor.
In January 1945, Murphy was stationed in the Colmar Pocket with his platoon. He and the 3rd Infantry Division were later moved to Holtzwihr, where they encountered a German counterattack. Murphy was made commander of Company B, and, despite being injured, put the wellbeing of his men over his own.
After the Germans set an M10 tank destroyer ablaze, Murphy ordered his men to retreat to the woods, away from the enemy fire. Alone, with just his M1 Carbine and a radio to direct artillery fire, he mounted the armored vehicle and began firing its .50-caliber machine gun at the advancing troops. He did this for an hour, inflicting 50 casualties.
Murphy himself suffered yet another injury to one of his legs. Despite being wounded, he returned to his men and led a full-man charge against the Germans. Speaking about Murphy’s bravery, Pvt. Charles Owen recalled, “He saved our lives. If he hadn’t done what he did, the Germans would have annihilated us.”
While he was growing up, Audie Murphy hated his first name. As such, he often went by his middle name, Leon. It had been given to him by one of his older sisters, who had no idea of its meaning in Latin: “lion.” It was a rather fitting name, considering all he achieved during World War II.
Only when he entered the US Army did Murphy begin to appreciate his first name. In the service, “Leon” was considered a country name, which prompted him to go by either “Audie” or “Murph” for the remainder of his life.
Awarded every US military combat award for valor – and then some
Audie Murphy with his military decorations. (Photo Credit: Bettmann / Getty Images)
Audie Murphy is known for being the most decorated soldier in American history. This isn’t a symbolic title, either – he actually earned all the honors bestowed upon him.
Along with the Medal of Honor, Murphy was presented with the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star with bronze oak leaf cluster, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star with “V” Device, the Purple Heart with two bronze oak leaf clusters, the Presidential Unit Citation with First Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Medal and the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.
He was also the recipient of a number of campaign medals – the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal – and several badges, including the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Marksman Badge with Rifle Component Bar and the Expert Badge with Bayonet Component Bar.
That’s not all… Those are only the awards presented to him by the US military!
Murphy also received decorations from the French and Belgians. These included the French Legion of Honor – Grade of Chevalier (Knight), the French Croix de Guerre with Silver Star, the French Croix de Guerre with Palm, the Medal of a Liberated France, the Belgian Croix de Guerre with 1940 Palm and the French Fourragère in Colors of the Croix de Guerre.
Audie Murphy suffered from battle fatigue for the rest of his life
40 Guns to Apache Pass, 1967. (Photo Credit: Silver Screen Collection / Hulton Archive / Getty Images)
While known back in the day as “battle fatigue,” Audie Murphy suffered from what today we’d call post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of his WWII service. After he returned home, he began to suffer from insomnia and depression, and needed to find a solution. He was prescribed Placidyl, a strong sedative, from a doctor and unknowingly became addicted to it. When he realized the grip the drug had on him, Murphy locked himself in a motel room, without any pills, and spent a week detoxing.
Unlike many celebrities and veterans of his time, Murphy became an advocate for mental health, particularly in regards to retired servicemen returning home from Korea and Vietnam. He spoke of his own experiences in his advocacy, and even pushed the US government to conduct better research into the toll combat has on the human brain.
He wanted to make a movie about Desmond Doss’ military service
President Harry Truman presenting Desmond Doss with the Medal of Honor, 1945. (Photo Credit: Bettmann / Getty Images)
There was once a time Audie Murphy wanted to make a film about another Medal of Honor recipient, Desmond Doss. Awarded the decoration for his actions at Hacksaw Ridge during the Battle of Okinawa, Doss risked his life to treat his injured comrades, even though it meant exposing himself to unrelenting enemy fire. His efforts saved the lives of 75 men.
Hal B. Wallis, the producer of Casablanca (1942), tried to use Murphy to convince Doss to sell his story to Hollywood. However, the MoH recipient didn’t consider himself a hero, nor did he want “his character being impugned or compromised,” so he turned down the offer. It wasn’t until the release of Hacksaw Ridge in 2016 that Doss’ bravery made it to the big screen.
Audie Murphy portrayed himself in To Hell and Back (1955)
To Hell and Back, 1955. (Photo Credit: bigpix / MovieStillsDB)
It’s rare that someone gets a film made about their life, let alone that they get to star as themselves in it. Audie Murphy is one of the few who did, portraying himself in the 1955 movie, To Hell and Back, based on the 1949 autobiography ghostwritten by his friend, David McClure.
To Hell and Back covers Murphy’s service during the Second World War, and stars the likes of Jack Kelly, Marshall Thompson, Charles Drake, Gregg Palmer and Paul Picerni, among a host of other notable names. It was released on the anniversary of his discharge from the US Army, and received generally positive reviews.
Despite being poor, there were still products he wouldn’t promote
Audie Murphy, 1950. (Photo Credit: Silver Screen Collection / Getty Images)
In the last few years of his life, Audie Murphy struggled financially. He lost several hundred thousand dollars in an Algerian oil deal, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had come after him for unpaid taxes.
While the majority of actors would have accepted any job that came their way, he refused to go against his morals. Murphy was offered a number of cigarette and alcohol commercials, but turned down each one, as he didn’t want to set a bad example for his young fans.
Audie Murphy is buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Audie Murphy’s gravestone at Arlington National Cemetery. (Photo Credit: Carol M. Highsmith / Buyenlarge / Getty Images)
While traveling to a business deal on May 28, 1971, Audie Murphy was killed when the private plane he was in crashed into the side of a mountain in Roanoke, Virginia. Given his prior military service, he was granted a plot in Arlington National Cemetery, where he was buried with full military honors on June 7.
Given his status, Murphy’s gravestone became a high-traffic area, becoming the second-most visited at Arlington, after that of President John F. Kennedy. The amount of visitors prompted the constructed of a flagstone walkway, and those wishing to visit the grave can find it in Section 46, across from the Memorial Amphitheater.
Jason Kelce joins his brother Travis on the field after victory.
Travis Kelce was surrounded by his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, and his brother, Jason Kelce, to celebrate advancing to the Super Bowl.
Jason and Travis Kelce shared a hug center field. The Philadelphia Eagles center had a simple message for his brother: “Finish it. Finish this.”
“I love you so much,” Jason Kelce added.
The Kansas City Chiefs overcame a mid-season dip in performance and survived the postseason to make it to the AFC Championship against the Baltimore Ravens on Jan. 28.
The Chiefs defeated the Ravens 17-10.
It’s the type of journey football fans know all too well, but this season, the team gained some new supporters: Swifties.
After Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce debuted their relationship at the Sept. 24 Chiefs-Bears game, it sent shockwaves through the combined music and football fandoms. Swifties started learning the rules of football, and sports broadcasters dedicated time on air to discussing the singer’s discography.
The singer was in Baltimore to cheer on the Chiefs and celebrated on the field with her boyfriend after his team secured their place in the 2024 Super Bowl, for the fourth time in five years.
The Chiefs are headed to the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are celebrating the Chiefs win on the field.PHOTO: OLIVIA REINER/X
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift sealed the NFL star’s big win with a kiss!
Kelce and Swift, both 34, shared a sweet kiss on the field as the Kansas City Chiefs celebrated their big win over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship.
After the game was decided, Swift made her way to the field at M&T Bank Stadium to greet Kelce, who was surrounded by teammates and cameras.
The 12-time Grammy-winning singer planted a kiss on the NFL star as they celebrated the big win. His mother and father, Donna and Ed Kelce, were standing alongside as the couple shared the sweet moment.
Kelce’s speech showed the NFL star’s excitement for his team’s big win. The tight end quoted the Beastie Boys’ lyrics “You’ve got to fight/ for your right/ to party” — the same lyric he repeated last year when they won the 2023 Super Bowl — as he addressed Chiefs friends and family.
Swift was seen laughing as her beau got Chiefs Kingdom hyped for another Super Bowl appearance.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.PATRICK SMITH/GETTY
The Chiefs Are Going to the Super Bowl! Travis Kelce and the Team Beat Baltimore Ravens in AFC Championship
Swift was shown on the broadcast earlier during the Chiefs’ ceremony, as she raised her hands to clap for head coach Andy Reid.
After his speech, Travis greeted his brother, Jason Kelce, on the field. The Philadelphia Eagles center not only pulled out his “Big Yeti” shirt again to cheer for his brother’s Chiefs on Sunday — but he also added an extra layer of clothing over that T-shirt.
In a sequel to his viral shirtless celebration last week, Jason, 36, attended the AFC Championship game, where the Chiefs squared off with the Baltimore Ravens.
Kelce, alongside quarterback Patrick Mahomes, pulled off the AFC Championship win against the Baltimore Ravens 17-10. It will be the second year in a row they’re headed to the big game, after winning the Vince Lombardi Trophy last year.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.PATRICK SMITH/GETTY
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Thursday, Adam Schefter speculated that the reason Bill Belichick wasn’t hired by the Atlanta Falcons was because he’s holding out to be Reid’s successor in Kansas City. The Falcons hired Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their head coach Thursday
If the Chiefs were to win the Super Bowl this year, could that, would that make (Reid) more likely to walk?” Schefter said. “And if he did walk, at that point in time and you’re the Kansas City Chiefs, and Bill Belichick were still sitting out there, would that not be an interesting possibility, if that’s what Andy Reid decided to do? To go take a run at arguably the greatest coach of all time and to replace one legend with another?”
Schefter emphasized that it’s purely speculation and that he doesn’t have any sources telling him Reid is ready to walk away.
“Again, we’re having fun,” he said. “We’re throwing things out there.”
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio believes “the Chiefs are at least thinking, ‘What will we do if he does (retire)?’” but he said he could see the players demanding the organization to go with former offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy as Reid’s successor.
Taylor Swift and new BFF Brittany Mahomes embrace at Chiefs victory party after VERY public PDA with beau Travis Kelce as Chiefs progress to Super Bowl – after telling Ravens fans angry with her constant presence at games: ‘I didn’t do anything’
Taylor Swift blocked out the noise from angry Baltimore Ravens fans and insisted she ‘didn’t do anything’ after they accused her of ‘ruining the NFL’ on Sunday night.
The pop superstar attended her 12th Kansas City Chiefs game of the season to cheer on her boyfriend Travis Kelce, watching him put in a stunning performance to help his team to the Super Bowl.
Kelce’s brilliance left Ravens fans leaving their home stadium unhappy, though, and some of them even took it out on Taylor – shouting abuse at her as she walked hand-in-hand with Brittany Mahomes to the afterparty.
In a clip posted to social media, Swift and Mahomes can be seen walking through the bowels of the stadium in Maryland, while fans shout at them.
While some were supportive, others shouted ‘you’ve ruined the NFL’ at Swift, who quickly defended herself and retorted: ‘I didn’t do anything.’
Taylor Swift wraps her arms around Brittany Mahomes during the Chiefs’ postgame party
Swift (right) posed for snaps with the Kelce family – including Jason, Donna and Ed (left-right)
After the game, Taylor took some abuse from Ravens fans but she quickly defended herself
The abuse didn’t appear to affect Taylor’s mood, meanwhile, as she was pictured just minutes later with her arms wrapped around her new best friend Brittany.
In a series of snaps posted by another of her pals – Keleigh Teller – Swift looks delighted at the result of the game as she celebrates with her Chiefs clan.
She is also pictured alongside Jason, Donna and Ed Kelce – proving she has really integrated herself into her boyfriend’s family after their four months of dating.
Immediately after the game in Baltimore, Swift went down to the field for the first time and was guided to her man by security officials.
In a romantic moment caught by the world’s TV cameras, Kelce – fresh off the field – enjoyed an embrace with Swift, as the pair passionately kissed.
Swift looked almost tearful as the couple had a moment to celebrate together with all eyes on them.
Travis Kelce kisses girlfriend Taylor after leading his Chiefs team to a place in the Super Bowl
America’s favorite couple had a moment to celebrate with the eyes of the world on them
Kelce and Swift celebrated together after he led the Chiefs to an outstanding victory
The singer will now travel thousands of miles to make the Super Bowl from Japan in February
Swift now turns her attention to four nights of her blockbuster Eras Tour in Japan’s capital from February 7-10 before now having to race back to the Allegiant Stadium on the west coast for the biggest night in America’s sporting calendar. But she is expected to make the journey and be there for Kelce.
Travis Kelce led the epic locker room celebrations for the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night after another historic performance carried his team into the Super Bowl for yet another season.
Kelce scored an early touchdown in the 17-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens and overtook Jerry Rice by taking his 152nd postseason reception in the second quarter of the game – an all-time NFL record
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes followed his coach with the cheers growing rowdt, saying: ‘Like I’ve been saying, we ain’t done yet. Let me hear it on three – one, two, three, CHIEFS!’.
Chris Jones, defensive tackle for Chiefs, was puffing on a cigar in the locker room after the game. He secured a $1million bonus through his team reaching the Super Bowl.
Meanwhile Justin Reid took a moment to get a picture alongside Steve Spagnuolo, the defensive coordinator for the Chiefs who oversaw the masterplan that shackled Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Reid also retweeted a tribute to Spagnuolo on X from former NFL player Ryan Clark, which said: ‘Steve Spagnuolo is the best big game defensive coordinator of our time!! Salute to him. He’s done it against the greatest, the best, and most dominant. He’s made them all look human, average, & amateur. He’s that dude. This defense was lights out!’
Reid and Jones were seen walking around the locker room wearing ‘In Spags We Trust’ t-shirts.
The man himself was humbled by the t-shirt, saying: ‘I’m so proud of the players, I’m so happy.
At well over 200 years old, the HMS Victory is undeniably one of the most famous ships in the world. Serving as the flagship for Lord Horatio Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar, she’s been well-preserved, despite her age, thanks to the dedication of British citizens numerous times throughout her past.
Discover the fascinating – and lengthy – history of one of the most incredible ships ever commissioned by the British Royal Navy.
Construction of the HMS Victory
HMS Victory, 1900. (Photo Credit: Unknown Author / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain)
The HMS Victory was built during the 18th century as one of 12 first-rate ships designed to carry at least 100 guns. Her keel was laid down on July 23, 1759, and she was given her name in October of the following year. The vessel’s frame was constructed by 150 workmen, who used the wood of a whopping 6,000 trees, the majority of them oak.
At the time, the Seven Years’ War was going in England’s favor, so there wasn’t a rush to complete construction. It wasn’t until May 7, 1765 that Victory was finally launched.
A few problems soon became obvious. First, the ship’s lower gunports were only 1.4 meters above the water, and she tipped slightly to the right. The latter problem was fixed, but it was determined that, if Victory was fighting in rough water, then the lower guns couldn’t be used, as they would flood the vessel.
As the Seven Years’ War was over by the time of her launch, Victory wasn’t put into service until the American Revolution, sitting for years in the River Medway.
HMS Victory‘s specifications
HMS Victory, as she was equipped in 1805. (Photo Credit: Photo12 / Universal Images Group / Getty Images)
The HMS Victory was certainly a sizeable ship at 227 feet, six inches in length – her gundeck alone measured 186 feet. Her depth of hold was more than 21 feet, with a draught of just over 28 feet. Arguably the most visually impressive feature was her sails, and it’s no wonder why – they totaled 6,510 square yards, allowing for a top speed of 11 knots. She could also hold a crew of roughly 850 men.
Victory‘s armaments changed throughout the years, though they were always made up of various cast iron cannons. Initially, she had thirty 42-pound cannons on the lower deck, twenty-eight 24-pound long guns on the middle deck, thirty 12-pound cannons on the upper deck, and 12 six-pound cannons split between the quarterdeck and the forecastle. The 42-pound ones were swapped back and forth with 32-pound cannons, depending on what was available at the time.
The HMS Victory makes a name for herself in combat
British Royal Navy sailors from the HMS Victory stand guard in front of the ship for the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, June 2005. (Photo Credit: Jamie Wiseman / AFP / Getty Images)
The HMS Victory quickly became known as an excellent vessel at sea, taking on the role of flagship for many well-known British admirals. She was used during the First and Second Battles of Ushant, the Siege of Gibraltar and the Battle of Cape St. Vincent.
Following this last engagement, she was sent back to England to be assessed for seaworthiness, and naval architect Sir Robert Seppings found Victory had significant weakness in her stern. As such, she was declared unfit for service and left in the Chatham Dockyard, until she was turned into a hospital ship for French and Spanish prisoners of war (POWs) in December 1798.
Ultimately, the decision was made to recondition Victory and bring her back into service, after the HMS Impregnable (1810) ran aground, leaving the British Admiralty without a high-quality, three-decked ship. As well as fresh paint, four gun ports were added, her magazine was lined with copper and the figurehead was replaced.
Lord Horatio Nelson
Lord Horatio Nelson, 1798. (Photo Credit: The Print Collector / Getty Images)
When her remodeling was complete, the HMS Victory was transferred to then-Vice-Adm. Horatio Nelson, who raised his flag on May 18, 1803, making Samuel Sutton captain. Nelson was the commander-in-chief of the Mediterranean Fleet and sent much of his vessels, including Victory, to blockade the French for 18 months. Under Adm. Pierre-Charles Villeneuve, the enemy ships escaped the British in March 1805.
The fleet gave chase, traveling to the West Indies. Nelson, aboard Victory, waited for them to leave Cádiz Harbor and sail into the Mediterranean. What ensued was the most famous of Victory’s engagements: the Battle of Trafalgar. It took place off of Cape Trafalgar against the same French and Spanish fleet the British had been chasing during the previous months.
Battle of Trafalgar
Redoutable (1795) engaging the HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar, October 1805. (Photo Credit: Hulton Archive / Getty Images)
Before the battle broke out, Lord Nelson had the HMS Victory use flag signals to display his most famous line, “England expects that every man will do his duty.” He then commanded his fleet of 27 ships to separate into two columns, forging forward to break the enemy line. Although conditions weren’t quick, they were able to reach and engage the belligerents, with Victory taking on two vessels.
It seems only appropriate that the English flagship would be the one to take on her French counterpart, Bucentaure, as well as Redoutable (1795). Victory’s guns tore a hole in the side of the former, and the amount of cannon fire caused between 300 and 450 casualties aboard the French vessel.
A sniper positioned on the mast of Redoutable managed to deliver a fatal shot to Nelson, who died before the battle concluded. Trafalgar was a win for the British, however, and Nelson’s men carried the admiral’s body home in a vat of liquor.
The HMS Victory is taken out of the fight
HMS Victory, 1926. (Photo Credit: Fox Photos / Getty Images)
The HMS Victory sailed for a few more years, to help with the British continental blockade during the Napoleonic Wars. Despite her impressive display at Trafalgar, the Admiralty decided she was too old to be used any longer. She was demoted from first to second-rate, and used as a troopship, a floating depot and, finally, a prison ship.
As her condition worsened, Victory was taken to Portsmouth Harbour, where she served as the flagship for the port admiral, a non-sailing role. By 1831, it was decided that her time had come to an end and she was to be broken up and used to repair other vessels.
This, however, didn’t sit well with the public. After significant discontent, Victory was opened to tours which, inadvertently, made her condition worse. On numerous occasions, she almost sank into the harbor, once because she was hit by the HMS Neptune (1874). Another was the result of the vessel springing a leak
Save the Victory Campaign
HMS Dreadnought (1906) passing the HMS Victory. (Photo Credit: Arkivi / Getty Images)
By 1886, the HMS Victory was in such bad shape that Sir Edward Seymour declared, “A more rotten ship than she had become probably never flew the pennant. I could literally run my walking stick through her sides in many places.” A few years later, another observer called her condition “nothing short of an insult.”
In 1921, the vessel was saved yet again by the public, who started the Save the Victory Campaign. Thanks to the outcry, as well as a sizeable donation from Sir James Caird, Victory was taken to a drydock and restored to how she looked under the command of Lord Nelson. It took years for the work to be completed, and she was only made worse by the Luftwaffe dropping a bomb on her. It wasn’t until the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, in 2005, that she was finally finished.
Jason Kelce did not have the same energy as he did in Buffalo
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Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, brother of Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, is known for his vibrant energy. Although today Jason was spotted in a suite at M&T Bank Stadium catching some Z’s during the highly anticipated AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens.
Kelce, who had brought immense energy and enthusiasm to the previous week’s game against the Buffalo Bills, appeared noticeably slumped as he witnessed the Chiefs battle the Ravens for a coveted spot in the Super Bowl. Fans and onlookers couldn’t help but wonder about the sudden shift in Kelce’s demeanor.
The Chiefs make it to a third straight Super Bowl
The Chiefs, determined to secure their place in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, faced a difficult challenge in Baltimore. Despite Kelce’s apparent fatigue, the team delivered a stellar performance, emerging victorious with a final score of 17-10. The win marked a significant moment for the Chiefs and their journey to yet another Super Bowl appearance.
Chiefs’ coach Andy Reid reacts to shirtless Jason Kelce next to Taylor Swift
As social media buzzed with speculation about Kelce‘s exhausted presence, questions arose regarding the possible reasons behind his lack of excitement. Some fans jokingly suggested that the intensity of the previous week had taken its toll on the passionate center, leading to a much-needed nap during the game.
In the end, the Chiefs‘ victory propels Mahomes and Reid to yet another Super Bowl. The Chiefs secured two away wins on the way to this Super Bowl and will look to top it off as becoming the first three-time consecutive champions in NFL history.
After the Kansas City Chiefs‘ victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game, cameras captured a romantic moment between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on the field. Kelce affectionately greeted Swift with a “what’s up, sweetie?” followed by an embrace, and they shared romantic kisses to celebrate the win.
Swift, sporting her “Reputation”-era look, watched the game from a VIP suite alongside Kelce‘s parents and other celebrities. Throughout the game, she enthusiastically supported Kelce, who had an impressive performance with 11 catches for 116 yards.
This is what Travis Kelce said to Taylor Swift during their romantic moment after Chiefs victoryX
Proud of each other
Since going public with their relationship in September 2023, Swift has been a regular presence at Kelce‘s games, and she responded to criticism over her televised appearances during NFL broadcasts in December 2023.
“I’m just there to support Travis,” she told Time magazine.
“I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and pissing off a few dads, Brads, and Chads.
“When you say a relationship is public, that means I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care. We’re just proud of each other.”
Following their win against the Ravens, the Chiefs have clinched a Super Bowl spot. There they’ll face the San Francisco 49ers, who beat the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game.
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