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USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'The Miz' reflects on celebrating with Travis Kelce at the American Century Championship
'The Miz' reflects on celebrating with Travis Kelce at the American Century Championship This week, Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke to WWE Superstar Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin about about his participation in this year's American Century Championship, which will take place July 9-13 at Edgewood Tahoe and his memorable celebration with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and brother Jason on the 17th hole of last year's tournament. "Life is all about moments. Am I right? So I get up to the 17th, which is thousands of people. There's a beautiful ocean, tons of people watching, a DJ, and everyone's having a great time. It's like one big party. It reminds me of the Phoenix Open," said Miz, "I get up there with the (Travis and Jason) Kelce's, and I get my seven iron, I put my ball on my tee, and I feel the nerves of adrenaline just rushing through me. So I almost can't even feel my club. I swing the club, hit it, and say, "Oh my God, that felt really good. I look at the ball. It's going directly towards the hole." After the impressive shot, Miz began chest-bumping Jason and the Chiefs' ten-time Pro Bowl tight end joyfully. "I'm going. I made a hole-in-one. That's no doubt in my mind. Like, didn't even, as soon as it hit, I was like, Oh, my God, I'm gonna hit a hole in one, so I start celebrating," said Miz, "Granted, it was 10 feet from the hole, but I thought it was it. I thought it was gonna make it. But, man, what a moment, what a celebration. And I think I part that hole, which I should have got a birdie, but I was so nervous on the putting course like I just watched Happy Gilmore, and I remember the first time he putted, it went, like two feet. That's basically what I did. I still got a par, so it worked out." The annual tournament awards $750,000 in prize money, much of which the celebrity players donate to local and national charities. Over the years, nearly $8 million has been donated to non-profit causes. Network television exposure on NBC, along with a first-place prize of $150,000, makes the celebrity tournament one of the most prestigious in the golf world.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WWE's 'The Miz' comments on Super Bowl LIX, American Century Championship training
WWE's 'The Miz' comments on Super Bowl LIX, American Century Championship training This week, Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin about his training for this year's American Century Championship, which will take place July 9-13 at Edgewood Tahoe. He shares his thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX and potential golf competition on the WWE roster. "Training is going well. I am so devoted to doing well at the American Century Championship that I created my own YouTube channel, called MizGolf," said Miz, "where I am learning different tricks of the trade to get my swing dialed in for early July because I plan on winning. I want to win. I feel like I have the IQ to win. I'm just hoping that my swing is doing exactly what I want it to do on the day of the tournament." WWE is having two events in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 7th: 'Worlds Collide' at the Kia Forum and Money in the Bank at the Intuit Dome. Miz, a career grand slam champion with the company, made it clear without hesitation that he is the best golfer in WWE. "Me, I'm the only golfer in WWE. I think Jimmy Uso just started golfing, so you can't really put him in that category, but I think I'm really the only real golfer in WWE, as of right now." Although the Chiefs' loss in Super Bowl LIX was disappointing, according to the Miz, it was more about the Eagles players rallying around their head coach, Nick Sirianni, for motivation. "I think everyone was a little shocked, especially the way the Eagles (won); first, at the beginning of the season, people were asking for Sirianni's head, like they wanted him fired, and this guy goes on to win the Super Bowl," said Miz, "Think about that, the pressure your fanbase started to go against you. The news media outlets are talking negatively about you, and you can rally this team behind you and take them all the way to the Super Bowl. They developed an amazing team and a franchise. I'm hoping the (Cleveland) Browns can follow in their footsteps." The annual tournament awards $750,000 in prize money, much of which the celebrity players donate to local and national charities. Over the years, nearly $8 million has been donated to non-profit causes. Network television exposure on NBC, along with a first-place prize of $150,000, makes the celebrity tournament one of the most prestigious in the golf world.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WATCH: Chiefs Wire Podcast Video Interview: Doug Pederson
On the Chiefs Wire Podcast, we look back at one of the best interviews from the 2024 season! This week, we're reflecting on the Week 15 episode. Watch as Senior Writer Ed Easton Jr. spoke to former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson about Andy Reid being the league's oldest coach last season and how he impacted his career. Pederson was a former NFL quarterback, notably with the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles, under Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. He transitioned into coaching, serving under Reid in Philadelphia as a quality control and quarterbacks coach. He spent 2013 to 2015 in Kansas City and spoke highly of Reid's influence. Advertisement "Watching how he comes to work every single day and his attention to detail and his focus and drive," said Pederson, "and how he leads his football teams." Jacksonville dismissed Pederson after three seasons and a 4-13 record in 2024. Check out the link to listen to the full episode! This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs Wire Podcast Video Playback Interview: Doug Pederson
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kansas City Chiefs legend Eric Berry inspired former Montana State DB West Wilson
This week, Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Bravo TV's Summer House star West Wilson about his partnership with Captain Morgan Sliced, college football career, and admiration for Kansas City Chiefs legend Eric Berry. "I went to an FCS (NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision) school. However, that being said, it was in a state where there were no professional teams, so you had Montana, the University of Montana, and Montana State. The atmosphere there was sometimes better than I'd seen growing up at the University of Missouri," said Wilson, "There's not a lot of exposure in the state of Montana, so college football is the one thing they have. It was every Saturday, just like the most fun, true, pure, college football experience, where you walk by before the game, there are kids, moms, like, all that fun stuff. The stadium sold out every week and will always have a special place in my heart. It's Montana, so we have a good women's rodeo team, and the horses run out. It's theatrical, cool, fun, and important to the community. Go out to the bars after games. All the bars have old football memorabilia and stuff, but it's cliche in the best way ever, just like a good college town where everyone cares. I try to go back once or twice a year. My college football career had many ups and downs, but I'm super happy I didn't transfer because I have one school I love and am proud I went." As part of Wilson's partnership with Captain Morgan Sliced, he is teaming up with the Breezy Golf Open all summer. Kicking off in Virginia this June, there will be custom Sliced holes, on-course challenges, and plenty of bold flavor—and with the Bob Does Sports crew in the mix, it'll be a good time. Wilson drew inspiration from his favorite all-time Chiefs player during his four seasons playing for Montana State. Advertisement "It's easy for me, though. It's Eric Berry. No question. I wore 29 in college because of Eric Berry. And his story is incredible. Like, beating cancer, and then was an All Pro, made the Pro Bowl the year after, but this Chiefs run I wish so badly that he got to be a part of it." said Wilson, "He's just (the) best dude ever, such a football guy, I could sit and watch Eric Berry highlights for a full day on the couch that dude is incredible. So that's an easy answer for that one, Incredible. I also played safety, so I have a soft spot for him." Captain Morgan Sliced takes over the course, one imperfect shot at a time. Whether you hook it, shank it, or especially slice it, every swing is a chance to crack open bold flavor and good times. This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs legend Eric Berry inspired former Montana State DB West Wilson
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Reality TV star West Wilson comments on the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive line
Reality TV star West Wilson comments on the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive line This week, Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Bravo TV's Summer House star West Wilson about his partnership with Captain Morgan Sliced and his thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs' first-round draft pick Josh Simmons. "Not to freak anyone out, I'm probably not looking too well, so I did a Pro-Am in the Fall, and the first hole of the day, everything was probably at zero to one," said Wilson, rating his golf skills from 1 to 10. "I want to say by the end of the day, I don't want to be dramatic, but I think I climbed to a three and a half, maybe four. There was a full 18 (holes), though. So I had a whole day to really work on my s***, and I'm getting back, so maybe by the end of summer, (a) six?, we'll see what happens." Wilson is teaming up with Captain Morgan Sliced to launch Play the Slice—a campaign about turning golf's imperfect moments into something worth celebrating. He's bringing the crew vibes on and off the course, leading content all summer, and showing that a slice and a Sliced go hand in hand. Kansas City selected Ohio State left tackle Josh Simmons in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, hoping to solidify the starter's spot that saw multiple players from Wanya Morris, Kingsley Suamataia, and D.J. Humphries, to All-Pro guard Joe Thuney last season. "They've (Chiefs) been playing, and it's been a revolving door at left tackle. They've been trying. The problem with being good is you'll never get a top 10 (pick)," said Wilson, "They said (Josh) Simmons was supposed to be, but if he hadn't gotten hurt, he would have been the number one left tackle. Hope that it's kind of like a steal, similar to a Trey Smith situation, where health concerns don't get him drafted where he should go, and then he's a gem. So fingers crossed."
