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Jason Kelce Turns Heads With Personal Announcement on Wednesday
Jason Kelce Turns Heads With Personal Announcement on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jason Kelce has been active during retirement, working through various business ventures in the television, entertainment and brewing scenes. Advertisement After playing 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kelce accepted a role as a broadcaster on ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown." He's also an investor and brand ambassador for Garage Beer and Underdog Apparel. Kelce also recently announced that "Beer Bowl is back," getting fans hyped for the third year of the $50K grand prize. "Beer Bowl is back ladies and gentlemen, look forward to seeing this years competitors!" Kelce said. "As with the previous two years, the winning team will receive 50K. May the best degenerates win." Upon the release of the announcement, some fans took to social media, sharing their thoughts on Jason Kelce's latest news. Advertisement "Can't wait to see clips from it," said one fan. "Let's gooooo," said another fan. "Let's goooooo," mentioned someone else. "Such a great episode today!!! Shaq is the black Kelce fantastic show with great stories," commented another. "May the best DEGENERATES win," chimed in another. "Degenerates .. lmao," added someone else. Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Lee-Imagn Images Jason Kelce explained the Beer Bowl upon the release of the announcement, mentioning that he's partnered with the Eagles Austin Foundation. "Beer Bowl is back," Kelce said. "For those of you that don't know what Beer Bowl is, every year me and the Eagles Autism Foundation and a bunch of Eagles go and do an event down at the shore on Wednesday, a guest bar-tending event. Well we started doing an event on Thursday called Beer Bowl that has been associated with this podcast... We need teams to be submitted. Beer Bowl will be held on Thursday, June 26. We need 92 percenters to send us your team submission videos." Advertisement Related: Patrick Mahomes Turns Heads with Personal Announcement on Sunday Related: Patrick Mahomes Had No Words for Brittany Mahomes' New Post on Sunday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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21-05-2025
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Jason Kelce Makes Personal Announcement on Wednesday
As NFL owners convened for their annual spring meeting in Eagan, Minnesota, debate over proposed rule changes dominated the agenda. Among the most contentious items was the potential ban of the "tush push" short-yardage play, a tactic popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles. Advertisement With no conclusive evidence tying the play to increased injury rates, proponents argue it adds strategic depth, while critics decry its rugby-like appearance and perceived unfair advantage. On the Wednesday episode of the "New Heights" podcast, host Jason Kelce addressed rumors that the play and injuries sustained therein prompted his recent retirement. "Some of the owners and coaches hinted that the reason I stopped playing was because of the tush push, and that I got hurt on the tush push frequently," Jason said, before adding, "I'll come out of retirement today if you tell me all I got to do is run 80 tush pushes to play in the NFL. I'll do that gladly. It'll be the easiest job in the world, and it'll be like 80-some snaps." Jason also broke news that he will be attending the meetings in person, saying, "I'm actually going to Minnesota." Jason spent 13 seasons anchoring the Eagles' offensive line. Advertisement A Super Bowl LII champion, he earned six first-team All-Pro honors and seven Pro Bowl selections. Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Biggerstaff-Imagn Images As just one of two centers to make the Pro Bowl and be named an All-Pro in three consecutive seasons, Jason is often cited as one of the greatest centers in NFL history. Since retiring after the 2023 season, he has transitioned into media, co-hosting "New Heights" and joining ESPN's Monday Night Countdown crew in 2024. Related: Josh Allen's Future Wife Hailee Steinfeld Posts Major Personal News on Saturday Related: Russell Wilson's Wife Ciara Turns Heads With New Post on Friday
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21-05-2025
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Jason Kelce Gets Disappointing News on Tuesday Night
Jason Kelce's career has been a whirlwind of success since retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles last March. After signing a three-year, $24 million contract with ESPN, he joined "Monday Night Countdown" as a co-host alongside Scott Van Pelt, Ryan Clark, and Marcus Spears. Advertisement The former All-Pro center also launched the network's first late-night show, "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce." After his first year on the job, the 37-year-old earned a Sports Emmy nomination for Outstanding Emerging On-Air Talent. "New Heights," the weekly podcast he co-hosts with his younger brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, celebrated on X. The show posted, "Gotta add Emmy nominee to your resume now Congrats @jasonkelce." This marked his third Sports Emmy nomination, but first solo nod. His previous two nominations stemmed from his Prime documentary series, "Kelce." ESPN commentator Jason Medley-Imagn Images The seven-time Pro Bowler faced heavy competition in the Outstanding Emerging On-Air Talent category. Advertisement Other nominees included Nick Saban for his work on ESPN's College GameDay and Jay Wright, who covers NCAA basketball on CBS and TNT. Former NFL stars Ryan Fitzpatrick and Richard Sherman each eared nominations for their work on Prime's Thursday Night Football. The winners of the 46th annual Sports Emmys were announced on May 20 at Lincoln Center in New York City, and Saban, 73, walked away with the trophy for Outstanding Emerging On-Air Talent. Saban told WBRC 6 News of possibly winning his first Sports Emmy on Tuesday morning, "A lot of people helped contribute to learning how to do it. So I certainly appreciate them and thank them for that. Advertisement "We've had a really good team of people with lots of experience that I think helped me fit into the program," as works alongside TV veterans such as Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Lee Corso, Desmond Howard, and Pat McAfee. While Kelce didn't walk away with the prestigious award, after the Golden Globes announced they're adding a "Best Podcast" category, perhaps it won't be long until the Super Bowl champ is hoisting another trophy. Related: Jason Kelce's Wife Kylie Makes Personal Announcement on Saturday
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
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Ryan Clark dismisses Robert Griffin III's criticism of Angel Reese because he's married to a white woman
ESPN star Ryan Clark has ignited a war of words with former NFL teammate Robert Griffin III, dismissing his criticism of Angel Reese because he's married to a white woman. Clark, who won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers and now works with Jason Kelce on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown, said Griffin 'is not having conversations at his home about what black women have to endure in this country.' He also referenced how Griffin, who is married to Estonian heptathlete Grete Griffin and shares three daughters with her, has 'been married to white women' in both of his marriages. It came after Griffin offered brutal criticism of Reese after her recent clash with bitter WNBA rival Caitlin Clark on Saturday. Reese tried to confront Clark after the Indiana Fever star slapped her Chicago Sky rival's arm hard enough to jar the ball loose and knock Reese to the floor during one play. 'After watching Caitlin Clark's flagrant foul on Angel Reese and the aftermath, there is no way Angel Reese can continue the lie that she doesn't dislike Caitlin Clark,' Griffin posted on social media on Sunday morning. 'I know what hatred looks like. Angel Reese HATES Caitlin Clark. Not some basketball rivalry hate either. Hate.' But, on his podcast on Monday, Clark responded to Griffin's opinion and questioned whether the former Baltimore Ravens and Washington Redskins quarterback was fit to comment on Reese because of his wife. 'When RG3 jumps onto the hate train or the angry train, it now follows what we saw from (former MSNBC star) Keith Olbermann and Dave Portnoy, as they poured onto Angel Reese to make her the villain, and Caitlin Clark heroic,' Clark said. 'The one thing we know about RG3 is he's not having conversations at his home about what black women have to endure in this country. About what young black women and athletes like Angel Reese have had to deal with being on the opposite side of Caitlin Clark's rise and ascension into stardom. 'If you're RG3, when is the last time within your household you've had a conversation about what [Angel Reese is] dealing with? You haven't been able to do that because in both of your marriages you've been married to white women. 'You haven't had opportunities to have those conversations, to educate you on what they're feeling, what black women deal with, what they're seeing when they think of a young Angel Reese, and the whole time that he's mimicking Angel Reese and bobbing his head and moving his neck while he's doing this whole piece, his wife is in back clapping. 'When I worked with RG III, he would make all of these sort of corny jokes about milk and how much he loved it and how important it was and he always points out on social media the color of his wife's skin, as if the color of her skin is what makes her special, as if the color of her skin is what makes her a good wife. 'I've met the lady. I've had a conversation with her. I think she's more than that, but it also leads to what black women deal with a lot from black men, who have chose to date or marry outside of their race. 'They always feel like they have to go the extra mile to prop up the woman that they're married to or the woman that they're with over black women by denigrating black women. 'There's no need to pin those two (Clark and Reese) against each other and paint them based on stereotypical tropes. I think this is what I like RG III to know. That no matter how much he continues to echo the micro aggressions of racists, he'll be no less black than me.' Before Griffin tied the knot with Grete in 2018, he was married to fellow former Baylor student Rebecca Liddicoat for three years from 2013 to 2016. Clark's comments sparked fury on social media, with some even questioning whether ESPN should fire him. It also prompted Griffin to post a furious response on Monday night where he called out Clark for 'personally attacking me and my family' in a lengthy statement on X. He added: 'There's a line you don't cross in life and Ryan Clark sprinted past it. 'Ryan Clark didn't like my take on Angel Reese hating Caitlin Clark. That's fine. Disagreement is part of the game. But instead of debating my point, he personally attacked me and my family. That shows how low of person he is. 'I gave a sports opinion: I said Angel Reese hates Caitlin Clark, based on repeated, visible actions on the court and in press conferences. I backed it up with five separate examples from the game of basketball because that's what I do. I analyze sports. I stay in the arena. 'Just because Angel Reese is Black doesn't mean that her game and actions can not be critiqued. A Black man or woman is not restricted from giving a sports opinion on another Black man or woman just because you don't like it. Everyone can give their opinion on everyone no matter what color they are.' After Griffin called out Clark for his response, the ESPN star called Griffin 'a phony' in response In a defiant response, Clark posted: 'Bruh you know what it is with me and you! I saved you the entire season on MNF. I urged people to let you be you. No matter how corny, how bad a teammate you were I had your back. 'What did you do? Invite someone on your show you know I don't fool with to ask questions about me, and then hit me weeks later to tell me you're gonna challenge one of my takes! 'You're a phony bro. One of the worst teammates I ever had both on the field and in TV. You gotta do what you gotta do. I didn't attack your wife. I spoke on what you do on social media and TV. Like I said. I met your wife and she seemed like a lovely lady that was worth more than the color of her skin! You be good bruh.' Earlier on Monday, Caitlin Clark condemned alleged racist comments made toward Reese by fans during the Fever's win over the Sky on Saturday. While it centers around Reese, the alleged racist incident did not have anything to do with Clark's foul on the Sky forward nor the brief spat which followed, per the Indianapolis Star. Instead, Fever fans inside the arena are said to be the target of the investigation. In the aftermath of the game, the WNBA said in a statement: 'We strongly condemn racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms - they have no place in our league or in society. We are aware of the allegations and are looking into the matter.' Speaking to reporters on Monday, Clark condemned the incident and said: 'There's no place for that in our game, there's no place for that in society. 'We want every person that comes into our arena, whether player, whether fan, to have a great experience.' After the game, Reese issued a blunt eight-word verdict on the bust-up, insisting the referees got it right and urging people to 'move on.' When asked for her thoughts on Clark's foul, she simply said: 'Basketball play, refs got it right, move on.' During an in-game interview with ESPN, Clark said there was 'nothing malicious' about the foul and called it a basketball play. 'It's just a good take foul,' she said. 'You know, either Angel gets a wide open two points, or we send them to the free-throw line. 'Nothing malicious about it. It's just a good take foul. Every basketball player knows that.'
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15-05-2025
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Jason Kelce Reveals Alarming Injury Struggles as Travis Kelce Teases Brother's Comeback
Jason Kelce may be enjoying retirement, but his body clearly didn't get the memo. The former Eagles center, now 37, opened up about his growing list of physical issues during a recent episode of the "New Heights Podcast" with brother Travis Kelce—and the update was far from encouraging. Once a 295-pound powerhouse on the field, Kelce revealed that he's slimmed down to around 270 pounds. But beyond the weight loss, it's the pain that's been piling up. Advertisement When Travis jokingly suggested Jason could make a comeback as a tight end, his response was immediate: 'Can't. No. My ankles and knees and back won't let me. – It's getting bad.' Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce kisses his brother Jason Kelce after a game at Arrowhead Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Kelce admits even light workouts are now a challenge 'I'm trying to lift weights, straining muscles. My ankle, playing golf last week, is inflamed. I can't squat now because my ankle hurts. I can't bench because I sprained my pecs,' he said. For a player who only missed significant time twice in his entire NFL career, the breakdown feels sudden—and real. Despite the physical toll, Kelce isn't slowing down professionally. In addition to co-hosting "New Heights", he recently joined ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" alongside Marcus Spears and Ryan Clark. He also launched his own talk show earlier this year, "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce." Advertisement He might be sidelined from football physically, but Jason Kelce's post-retirement chapter is just getting started. The Eagles legend has already catapulted his career to new levels. Even if the body won't cooperate, the personality clearly hasn't lost a step. Related: Mario Cristobal Puts Mel Kiper Under Fire Over Treatment of Cam Ward During NFL Draft Related: Jaylen Brown's Powerful Statement on Celtics Facing 3-1 Deficit After Jayson Tatum Injury
