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Phillip Rivers Calls it a Career
Phillip Rivers Calls it a Career originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Philip Rivers made it clear: his NFL journey ends where it truly began, with the Chargers. Though he last played in 2020 with the Colts, Rivers publicly confirmed on Monday what fans long assumed, announcing in a heartfelt team video, 'I'm retiring a Charger.' Rivers spent 16 years as the face of the Chargers franchise, from San Diego to Los Angeles, holding every major passing record in team history. His 137 career wins rank 10th among all NFL quarterbacks and second-most among those never to win a Super Bowl. In the emotional announcement, Rivers emphasized his gratitude. 'What I miss, and what I'm most thankful for, are the relationships,' he said, reflecting on a career defined as much by connection as by competition. The video was posted on the Chargers' social media page. "There's no one like Phil." Like many would expect, the responses were swift and emotionally charged. "As a NFL fan its hard to find a player to root for that has the same passion and intensity for the game of football as Phil," said one fan. This fan brought the emotion: "WE LOVE this so much! Forever 17! Major respect here: "256 Baby." San Diego love from this fan: "My QB. So much memories Phillip. Thank you. A true San Diego Charger." "1 of my fave players in any sport ever. rabid competitor. underrated & should be a 1st ballot Hall of Famer. a legend just for being the only football player EVER to play a game with a torn ACL. & a simple, great dude who was easy to root for. thx for everything Philip Rivers," mentioned by this commenter. More love: "Forever my quarterback." The Chargers later in the day sent out a message about their former quarterback. "The gosh darn best." Rivers threw for 63,440 yards and 421 touchdowns, ranking sixth in NFL history in both categories. He sits alongside legends like Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, and Ben Roethlisberger, each with a Super Bowl ring, a distinction that eluded him. Known for his clean but fiery trash talk, Rivers stood out in an era of brash quarterbacks. 'Some clips I look at and just shake my head. But some, I think, dang, that was fun,' he said. 'It's like being in the backyard.' One of his most iconic moments came in the 2007 AFC Championship Game. Despite tearing his ACL the week before, Rivers played the full game against the Patriots. The Chargers lost, but Rivers' toughness became legend. The team's president, John Spanos, highlighted Rivers' legacy: 'He's one of the most important players in this franchise's history. It's what he did on and off the field, how he carried himself, and the success we had while he was here.' Rivers entered the league in the famed 2004 NFL Draft. Originally selected by the New York Giants, he was traded on draft day for No. 1 pick Eli Manning. While Manning won two Super Bowls with the Giants, Rivers went on to have a Hall-of-Fame-caliber run with the Chargers. He began as Drew Brees' backup but took over as the starter in 2006 and never missed another game. He started 252 straight, including playoffs — a streak only rivaled by legends of the game. 'Sixteen years. I never took that for granted,' Rivers said. 'They trusted me to be the quarterback. I'm forever thankful.' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Tom Brady's Viral Photo With Sofia Vergara Breaks The Internet
Tom Brady's Viral Photo With Sofia Vergara Breaks The Internet originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tom Brady is a man of many talents, and while there are plenty of very accurate words to use to describe him, most people will agree that 'winner' suits him the best. He's the winningest quarterback in Super Bowl history, led two franchises to the ultimate glory, and is one of the most successful businessmen among professional athletes. If that wasn't enough, it seems like he also has his way with women. Shortly after the reports of his encounter with Sydney Sweeney during Jeff Bezo's wedding, the legendary quarterback made the rounds again for the rumors about his love life. This time, he broke the internet with a photo having dinner with Sofia Vergara, and the fans had plenty to say about it on social media: "That would be an international power couple if I've ever seen one lol," one fan said. "This run for Brady is more impressive than any of his Super Bowl runs," another one added. "IM SICK HE CANT KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH THIS," one Ohio State fan ranted. "Tom looking for some double coverage, evidently," another fan joked. "Bros on a world tour," one fan commented. Of course, this is all speculation, and there are no official reports about whether Brady and Vergara were on a date or are in fact going out. Then again, that's what happens when two world-famous stars from two different industries get together. Brady lost a big battle in his divorce, but if someone can bounce back after divorcing Giselle Bundchen, that's No. 12. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
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Jordan Spieth Makes Personal Announcement Ahead of 2025 Open Championship
Jordan Spieth Makes Personal Announcement Ahead of 2025 Open Championship originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The fourth and final major of the PGA Tour season is set to unfold this coming week at Royal Portrush Golf Club in the United Kingdom, beginning with the first round on Thursday. One familiar name making his return is Jordan Spieth, who was forced to withdraw during the first round of the Travelers Championship three weeks ago due to injury. Spieth, the winner of the 146th Open Championship in 2017, will be back in action at a venue where he's previously seen success. Ahead of this week's tournament, Spieth received some exciting personal news that could provide a boost of motivation. On Sunday morning, he and his wife Annie Verret announced the birth of their third child. Earlier in the week, Spieth had appeared on the Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams, where he shared that the couple was officially on "baby watch." Just days later, the family's newest addition has arrived. "We added a new member to the foursome - Sully Spieth! Everyone is doing great," Spieth posted on Instagram. Spieth noted that he is expected to arrive overseas later than usual for The Open, but should still have plenty of time to prepare for his return to the course following a bumpy 2025 campaign. Despite the struggles he's faced since his last Tour victory in 2022, Spieth continues to show flashes of the brilliance that made him a three-time major champion—he just hasn't been able to put it all together over the course of four rounds When it comes to The Open specifically, he's consistently performed well throughout his 11 appearances. Spieth has never missed the cut and, in addition to his 2017 victory, he's recorded a runner-up finish, a tie for eighth, and a tie for ninth. The last time The Open was held at Royal Portrush in 2019, he finished 20thThis story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Jordan Spieth Turns Heads With Strong Message on Scottie Scheffler at The Open Championship
Jordan Spieth Turns Heads With Strong Message on Scottie Scheffler at The Open Championship originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's become increasingly clear in the golf world that the best player on the planet right now—without much debate—is 29-year-old Scottie Scheffler. For the first time in his career, Scheffler powered his way to an Open Championship victory on Sunday. With the win, he now only needs a U.S. Open title to complete the career Grand Slam. Scheffler already owns two Masters titles and captured the PGA Championship earlier this year. Following the final round, fellow PGA Tour star Jordan Spieth—who has struggled in recent years to find consistent form—shared a candid assessment of Scheffler that quickly drew attention. 'He doesn't care to be a superstar,' Spieth said. 'He's not transcending the game like Tiger [Woods] did. He's not bringing it to a non-golf audience, necessarily. He doesn't want to go do the stuff that a lot of us do—corporate appearances, media, all of that. 'He just wants to get away from the game and separate the two, because I know at one time he felt it was too much, that he was taking it with him. Whenever he made that switch—don't know when it was—I think it's just a different personality from any other superstar in the modern era. I don't think anybody's like him.' Fans had mixed emotions on Spieth's comments: 'Is it just me or is there some jealousy coming through here? I might be wrong but even if asked it's not really his place to comment is it?" A fan said. Another person wrote, "So Jordan I have a great idea. Maybe, just maybe, if you want to win like Scottie does…stop doing 'corporate things?' Just an idea." Someone else added, "Interesting take on Scottie's success." "Can see how it can be seen as sour but I don't think spieth is critical of Scottie here. He's just saying how he's different," one more fan commented. Jordan Spieth found himself hovering just above the cut line after Friday's round. Entering Sunday at one-over par, he closed out the tournament on a high note with a three-under final round to finish tied for 40th at two-under overall. As for Scottie Scheffler, he entered Sunday at 14-under par with a four-shot lead—and never looked back. No competitor truly put any pressure on him throughout the day, and he ultimately finished at 17-under to secure the story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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PGA Tour Makes Scottie Scheffler Announcement After Open Championship Win
PGA Tour Makes Scottie Scheffler Announcement After Open Championship Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's Scottie Scheffler's world—and right now, the rest of us are just living in it. The 29-year-old delivered yet another dominant performance over four days at The Open Championship. For the first time in his career, Scheffler captured the sport's oldest major, marking his fourth career major title. With only the U.S. Open left to complete the career Grand Slam, he continues to make history at an astonishing pace. Scheffler entered Sunday's final round with a four-stroke lead and never came close to giving it up. He cruised to a 17-under finish, with Harris English finishing second at 13-under par. After tapping in on the 18th hole, the PGA Tour announced a historic milestone for the world's No. 1-ranked golfer. Scheffler has officially become the first player in the modern major championship era to win each of his first four majors by three or more strokes: 2022 Masters (3 strokes) 2024 Masters (4 strokes) 2025 PGA Championship (5 strokes) 2025 Open Championship (4 strokes) Since capturing his first major victory at Augusta National in 2022, Scottie Scheffler has remained at the top of the sport—a feat that's incredibly difficult to sustain over multiple years, especially at the level he's maintained. In 2025 alone, Scheffler has claimed four official PGA Tour wins. He's also recorded 11 consecutive top-10 finishes in the tournaments he's competed in and hasn't finished outside the top 25 once all season. In a remarkable coincidence, it took Scheffler exactly 1,197 days to go from his first major win to his fourth—the same number of days it took Tiger Woods, widely regarded as the greatest of all time, to do the story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
