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Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter goes viral for showing off stacks of cash in a video amid No. 2 overall draft hype
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) Travis Hunter isn't wasting any time turning heads in the NFL. Just weeks after being drafted No. 2 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars , the former Colorado star is going viral not for a highlight reel, but for flexing stacks of hundred-dollar bills like it's nothing. From YouTube clips to social media reactions, Hunter's post-draft lifestyle is making just as much noise as his on-field talent. Operation Sindoor Pahalgam payback continues: Operation Sindoor Day 2 keeps Pakistan on edge 'Operation Sindoor': PM Modi chairs high-level review meet on national security Operation Sindoor: India repels drone, missile attack across LoC Let's just say, he's stepping into the league like he owns it. Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter sparks viral moment by flexing his NFL stacks In a now-viral video clip, Travis Hunter is seen casually flashing bundles of cash, thick stacks of crisp hundred-dollar bills while lounging in full confidence. It's from a behind-the-scenes look at his NFL Draft Day, shared via his personal YouTube channel. And naturally, the internet did what it does best: turned it into a viral moment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thi Qar: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Fans flooded X and Instagram with reactions ranging from 'HE'S HIM' to 'Jaguars got themselves a superstar.' And honestly? They're not wrong. Hunter signed a projected four-year, $46.5 million rookie deal, and he's already living like it. His fiancée gave him a Rolex, but Hunter says don't expect the same back Another thing that's been making rounds on the internet is when Hunter's fiancée, Leanna Lenee , gifted him a Rolex watch to celebrate his big moment. Hunter's reaction was priceless. While he was clearly touched by the luxury timepiece, he had to make one thing clear, he's not the type to hand out $50K gifts like candy. 'Don't expect these kinds of gifts from me,' he joked in the video, grinning at the camera. And just like that, Hunter's charm, humor, and realness had fans falling for him even harder. The Jaguars are betting big on Hunter's two-way dominance in the NFL But beneath all the flash, there's serious football business happening. Hunter, who became a household name at Colorado for playing both offense and defense, was a Heisman winner and arguably the most exciting player in college football. The Jaguars traded up to draft him, making it clear that they're betting on his rare two-way skill set. Also read - Jalen Hurts chose the Met Gala over AJ Brown's wedding and the Eagles' White House visit and fans are not okay with it Jaguars GM Trent Baalke even called him a 'rare person, rare player,' and fans are already daydreaming about Hunter locking down wideouts on defense and mossing defenders on offense, all in the same game. Flashy? Yes. Focused? Even more so.
New York Post
25-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Shedeur Sanders has custom draft room built ahead of 2025 NFL Draft as rumors swirl on possible slide
It looks like Shedeur Sanders is getting fancy for this year's draft. Rather than attending the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wis., Sanders, 23, will hear his name called from a custom-made draft room alongside his family and close friends. Sanders' alma mater, Colorado, unveiled the luxurious room on X just hours before the draft Thursday. The space features floor-to-ceiling shelving with hats of each NFL team, marked with Sanders' signature logo displayed on top. The photo provided by the school showed 20 caps, including each of the first seven teams selecting. In the video provided by the Buffaloes, the room is draped in Sanders' 'legendary' tag, along with multiple wide-screen projectors and couches. 2025 #NFLDraft Day for Shedeur Sanders from Texas 📍 — Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) April 24, 2025 It appears that the 2024 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year will be sitting in a smaller, makeshift room to watch the event. Despite the posh setup, some believe that there is a chance that Sanders will not hear his name called Thursday. 4 The room where it appears Sanders will watch the draft. @CUBuffsFootball/X 4 The hats waiting for Sanders. @CUBuffsFootball/X Want to tune into the NFL Draft, but don't have cable? DIRECTV has you covered with ABC and ESPN included, plus a five-day free trial. CBS Sports' Johnathan Jones believes there's a 'very good chance' Sanders slips to the second round. 'He very well may not be a first-round quarterback,' Jones said on Wednesday. 'He may not be the second quarterback that is selected. More teams than not that I speak to tell me that they have a second-round grade on Shedeur Sanders. 4 Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders takes part in passing drills during the team's NFL football pro day Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. AP 4 Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders looks to throw during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports 'Why? He has an average relatively arm, he has average relatively athleticism … you compare it to your dad [Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders] or other fantastic quarterbacks in this draft, it's average … Now, break it down and see where those throws are behind the line of scrimmage and you have the Heisman Trophy winner (Travis Hunter) that you were throwing to that kind of helps things out. 'I think that there's a very good chance that (Sanders) is not selected on Thursday night.'
USA Today
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
How to stream Draft Day (the movie) on NFL Draft Day 2025
How to stream Draft Day (the movie) on NFL Draft Day 2025 Thursday night, the next group of NFL hopefuls will wait to hear their name called during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Over 220 players will get selected over the seven-round, three-day event, and it's a day full of excitement and heartbreak for fans and players alike. FINAL NFL MOCK DRAFT: Saints trade up for Shedeur Sanders, Giants find their QB. Once you've perused every available mock draft, get prepared for all the behind-the-scenes drama with 2014's Draft Day. Starring Kevin Costner as the General Manager of the Cleveland Browns, Draft Day is a (probably very) fictional look at some of the decisions and deliberations the team staffs go through. If you wanted to check out Draft Day, you can stream it on both Netflix and Peacock. The NFL Draft starts tonight at 8 p.m. ET.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Above the Mantel: It's NFL Draft Day, and Topps and Panini are picking!
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 8: A general view of the 2025 NFL Draft logo at the NFL Experience fan festival a day prior to Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles inside of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on February 08, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Don) It's NFL Draft Day, Collectors, and this year 34 teams are picking stars… that is, of course, if you include Topps and Panini in the mix. The two sports card manufacturers have been hard at work competing to sign the biggest names in the draft, and Mantel broke down which players have been 'picked' by each sports card team (including Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, Cam Skattebo, Jaxson Dart and Emeka Egbuka). Advertisement Who faired better - Panini or Topps? Let's debate! Speaking of Topps vs. Panini… For the first time since 2020, Patrick Mahomes will sign autographs for licensed NFL trading cards, with new autos set to appear in Panini's 2025 product line. Mahomes, one of the hobby's most valuable names, is returning to Panini just as the brand nears the end of its NFL license (Topps takes over in 2026). His involvement is expected to drive major demand, especially as Mahomes' autographed cards have fetched record-breaking prices, including a $4.3M sale in 2021. The partnership also includes strategic and marketing initiatives between Mahomes and Panini. Luxury watch startup Kettle, founded by three Penn State grads, is fusing high-end timepieces with NFL hype by creating custom-engraved Rolexes for 2025 draft prospects Will Campbell and Tyler Warren. Each watch—retailing at $17,000—features the player's name, signature, and 'Draft Day 2025' engraving, and fans can enter a $10 raffle to win the watches or signed gear. Advertisement A baseball autographed by the late Pope Francis is being auctioned by RR Auction and is expected to fetch over $15K. Signed with 'Francisco,' the ball comes from Randy Kaplan's unique collection of baseballs signed by world leaders. Kaplan, who has gathered over 450 such balls since 1996, worked directly with the Vatican to obtain the signatures of both Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI. The winning bidder will also receive Kaplan's correspondence with Vatican officials, including a candid letter from Cardinal Turkson explaining an autograph mix-up. Miu Miu and New Balance have teamed up with tennis star Coco Gauff for a co-branded collection of activewear and sneakers. Gauff will debut unique colorways of the gear during tournaments in Rome, Berlin, and Cincinnati, showcasing distinct palettes for each city. On court, she'll wear updated versions of her Coco CG2 sneakers, while off court she'll sport casual looks, including the New Balance x Miu Miu 530 SL and co-branded tracksuits. The collection launches online and in select Miu Miu stores in September. A collection of four Shakespeare Folio's are headed to auction with Sotheby's, marking the first time all four will be sold together since 1989. The First Folio, printed in 1623, is considered one of the most important literary works ever published, preserving 36 of Shakespeare's plays. Only about 235 copies survive, mostly in public institutions, and complete editions are especially rare—one sold for nearly $10 million in 2020. The later three Folios are updated versions, with the Third Folio being the rarest due to the Great Fire of London, with only 182 known copies remaining. The sale is scheduled for May 23rd, and the lot is expected to fetch more than $6M.
USA Today
24-04-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
13,250 acres burned in New Jersey
13,250 acres burned in New Jersey Good morning!🙋🏼♀️ I'm Nicole Fallert. Fatal Fury made its long-awaited return. Quick look at Thursday's news: Officials say New Jersey wildfire damage is expected to spread, but in uninhabited areas. Kyiv residents were buried under rubble after one of Russia's deadliest assaults on Ukraine in months. It's NFL Draft Day! Making progress in New Jersey wildfire fight Firefighters continue battling a massive wildfire burning in central New Jersey into Thursday that threatened to become the largest blaze in the state in nearly 20 years. The Jones Road wildfire had consumed 13,250 acres, and firefighters had achieved 50% containment late Wednesday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. All evacuation orders were lifted for the about 5,000 residents who fled the fire in Ocean and Lacey townships, the fire service said. The Garden State Parkway and Route 9, parts of which were previously closed, have also reopened. The wildfire was no longer threatening populated areas but a "soaking rainfall" is needed to stop the blaze, officials warned. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Crowds line up to honor Pope Francis "It's just such a surreal (feeling) ... and seeing the body and just remembering everything that he stood for is very important." ~ American Alex Lenrtz, who was among the first mourners to stand in line on Wednesday to pay final respects to Pope Francis. Mourners continued to stream into Vatican City early Thursday to view the body of the pontiff. The line the previous day was so long officials have considered extending visitation time for the faithful to pay homage at St. Peter's Basilica. More news to know now What's the weather today? Check your local forecast here. Russia wields nuclear threat as it attacks Ukraine The Kremlin's top security official, Sergei Shoigu, said his country reserves the right to use nuclear weapons if it faces aggression by Western countries. The comments came as overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv killed at least nine people and injured more than 70 others in one of its deadliest assaults on Ukraine in months. The attack followed President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance warning that Washington could abandon trying to negotiate a Ukraine-Russia peace settlement if there is no progress on a deal soon. Shoigu said Russia might consider a nuclear strike in response to a conventional attack on Russia or its ally, Belarus. Democratic states sue Trump over international tariffs A coalition of Democrat-governed states is suing to halt President Donald Trump's international trade tariffs, arguing only Congress has the power to levy them. Many of Trump's tariffs have not yet come into force. The lawsuit filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade says the measures have injected massive uncertainty into the nation's economy. Are there still recession worries ? Citigroup's chief economist said the U.S. has a 40% to 45% chance of recession as the economy suffers the impact of tariffs. ? Citigroup's chief economist said the U.S. has a 40% to 45% chance of recession as the economy suffers the impact of tariffs. Trump is losing voters' trust: Most Americans now express little or no confidence in how his administration is handling the economy, a Pew Research Center survey shows. Most Americans now express little or no confidence in how his administration is handling the economy, a Pew Research Center survey shows. Meanwhile, Trump says he wants a "fair deal" with China as he softens his tone on tariffs. The president told reporters on April 22 the 145% tariffs he's levied on China will eventually "come down substantially." Today's talkers What surprises are coming for NFL Draft round one? As the 2025 NFL draft nears, many have been forecasting that several teams in Green Bay, Wisconsin, could scramble to make a move for a quarterback in the late first round. But what if they The Cleveland Browns, New York Giants and New Orleans Saints all have early second-round picks, which could create pressure for one to jump up to Day 1 in order to land its signal-caller of choice. But if Shedeur Sanders makes it past the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 21 and there's a glut of options available, it could cement that this quarterback class will go down as analogous to the 2022 group, which produced just one first-round passer. Don't rule out the possibility that teams simply stand down. What time is the first pick of NFL draft? Here's how to watch Day 1. Photo of the day: Basketball or football? The Rockets and Warriors grabbed and clutched and crashed to the court on Wednesday, with the Rockets wrestling a 109-94 victory in Game 2 of the best-of-seven first-round Western Conference series. USA TODAY Sports asks: Is that the kind of NBA we want to watch? A football game on the basketball court?
