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USA Today
16 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Dylan Raiola likens relationship with Patrick Mahomes to Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan
Before he ever took a snap at the college level, the comparisons were unavoidable for Dylan Raiola. Between his position, No. 15 jersey number, his hair and, at times, his playing style, the Nebraska quarterback has been frequently linked to Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. It's not a connection that Raiola shies away from. If anything, he embraces it — so much so that he has a historical comparison for it. REQUIRED READING: Big Ten college football power rankings start with Penn State, Ohio State In an interview with the Cover 3 Podcast on July 22 at Big Ten media days in Las Vegas, Raiola likened the way he views and tries to emulate Mahomes to Kobe Bryant's relationship with Michael Jordan. 'I'm not comparing myself to Kobe or anything, but like Kobe did to Mike, that's kind of what it is for me to Patrick,' Raiola said. 'He's one of the best quarterbacks in the league right now, if not the best. Just for me to be able to have someone to look up to, talk, call, whatever…the comparisons are kind of everything outside. I can't control that god made me look like this, play the same sport. It's all love.' Nebraska's Dylan Raiola On his relationship with Patrick Mahomes:"What Kobe did to Mike, That's kind of what it is for me to Patrick" #BigTenMediaDays #Nebraska #dylanraiola Over the course of his legendary NBA career, Bryant became perhaps the closest thing the sport had seen to Jordan since his retirement, emulating his game, mannerisms, trademark intensity and even hairstyle, trading in his baby afro for a shaved head. One year into his college career, Raiola has taken the same kind of approach with Mahomes, opting for a similar haircut and wearing a headband during games. Before a win last season against Colorado, Raiola generated widespread attention on social media for mimicking Mahomes' pregame routine. Raiola trains with quarterbacks coach Jeff Christensen and trainer Bobby Stroupe, both of whom worked with Mahomes on his rise to NFL stardom. The comparison, of course, has its limits. Beyond their follicle choices, the two don't look all that much alike (Mahomes is mixed, with a white mother and Black father, while Raiola is of Polynesian descent). More glaringly, one of the quarterbacks is a three-time Super Bowl champion and a two-time NFL MVP while the other is a 20 year old who threw 13 touchdowns to 11 interceptions for a team that went 3-6 in the Big Ten last season. The tie between the two is more than superficial, though. Mahomes and Raiola have struck up a relationship, with Raiola noting the two call and text one another. Last year, Mahomes shouted out Raiola on social media, referring to him as 'Lil cuzzo.' In about a month, there will be one more data point between the two — Raiola and Nebraska will open their 2025 season at Arrowhead Stadium against Cincinnati on August 28.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Overreaction Tuesday: Rich Eisen Talks NFL MVP Odds, MLB, NBA and More
Rich Eisen weighs in on the Micah Parsons/Dallas Cowboys contract stalemate, who could win NFL MVP honors this season, how many MLB teams will hit the 100-win mark this year, if Cooper Flagg or Luka Doncic will win an NBA title first, and Scottie Scheffler's chances to capture golf's career grand slam.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Bills' Josh Allen Announcement Before Training Camp Has Fans Buzzing
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Buffalo Bills and superstar quarterback Josh Allen are closing in on the start of the 2025 NFL season. With training camp starting up, everything about pursuing a run to the Super Bowl begins now. Allen and the Bills came up just one win short of the big game last season. They lost to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. That loss has sat with them all offseason long and they're ready to get back on the field. During the 2024 NFL season, Allen played at an unbelievable level. He ended up winning the NFL MVP award due to the season that he put together. Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills attempts a pass during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Highmark Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills attempts a pass during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Highmark Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images Now, the training camp period has arrived. Buffalo took to social media to share an announcement about its franchise face. Read more: Buffalo Bills Get Major James Cook Update Entering Training Camp "The MVP has arrived for Bills Camp," the post read. In addition to the caption, the Bills shared a video of Allen arriving in the post. Buffalo fans are clearly ready for football season. They did not waste time hopping into the comments section and stirring up a buzz about the start of camp. "Our QB1 has arrived! All is well in the World!!" one fan wrote. A second fan commented, "Josh is like a little kid who's excited for summer camp." "Does he have a red helmet in his suitcase?" another comment read. A fourth fan said, "There he is!!!!!! Let's get it!!!!!!" "I'm willing to bet he's pushing for a 2nd MVP this year," another comment stated. During the 2024 NFL season with the Bills, Allen played in all 17 games. He completed 63.6 percent of his pass attempts for 3,731 yards, 28 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while also running for 531 yards and 12 touchdowns. Read more: Dolphins' Tyreek Hill Sends Big Warning to Rest of NFL While the offseason has been good for rest, healing, and gearing up for another year, Allen had a special offseason. He got married to Hailee Steinfeld. For the first time, he will head into an NFL season as a married man. It will be interesting to see if the 2025 campaign will be the year that Allen can take Buffalo to the Super Bowl. The Bills have put together a roster that should be able to compete for a championship. Allen is now officially in town and the season will get started with full training camp action on Wednesday. For more Buffalo Bills and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Pink Villa
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Brittany and Patrick Mahomes' relationship timeline: A romance built on teamwork
A love story that began in the hallways of a Texas high school now anchors one of the NFL's most celebrated duos. Through pro careers, cross-country moves, and three children, Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews have built their relationship on shared adventures and genuine friendship. They met as teenagers in Whitehouse, Texas, and stuck together through college moves, puppy parenthood, and Patrick's meteoric rise in the NFL. Along the way, Brittany cheered at his MVP awards, babies arrived, and they even co-own a professional soccer team. Here's a deeper look at their timeline. From high school hallways to sideline cheers Brittany was a junior when Patrick, then a sophomore, first caught her eye at Whitehouse High. As reported by Page Six, they navigated their teenage jitters, and got to prom dates in 2013 and 2014. They later became long-distance when Brittany headed to the University of Texas at Tyler and Patrick to Texas Tech University. They stayed close despite the separation of hundreds of miles; she attended his pep rallies whenever she could, and the adoption of Steel the puppy in 2016 kept them connected. Engagement, marriage, and growing their team In February 2020, after winning Super Bowl LIV, Patrick proposed in a VIP suite at Arrowhead Stadium with a 10-carat emerald-cut ring, per the publication. They wed on March 12, 2022, in Maui, with Brittany in Versace, Patrick in a grey suit. Their daughter, Sterling, had arrived in February 2021 and witnessed the event. Patrick's brother Jason Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Kayla Nicole were in the wedding party as well. The couple's son, Bronze, followed in November 2022, and daughter Golden Raye joined them in January 2025. Their dog Steel later got a friend too, a cane corso they named Silver. Bonding beyond the ball The Mahomes couple became co-owners of the NWSL's Kansas City Current in 2023. The three-time Super Bowl champion lauded his wife and children's support when accepting the 2022-23 NFL MVP award, saying, 'This life means nothing without y'all,' according to the outlet. Through every promotion, playoff run and public accolade, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes have shown that teamwork truly does makes the dream work.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jalen Hurts eyeing 2025 NFL MVP after Super Bowl heroics with Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Hurts (via Getty Images) Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and reigning Super Bowl MVP, turns just 27 this August, but he already carries the poise of a decade-long NFL veteran. With a résumé that includes multiple playoff runs, a near-MVP season, and a dominant Super Bowl victory, Hurts is quickly turning early-career potential into a lasting legacy. Now with the 2025 season approaching, national commentators are all indicating Hurts as a leading candidate for the league's most coveted regular-season accolade—the NFL MVP. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts named early MVP candidate for 2025 season In a sport in which age sometimes determines leadership, Jalen Hurts is notable not just because of his age but also for his outstanding maturity. With the Philadelphia Eagles readying themselves for the 2025 NFL season, Jalen Hurts has become one of the leading picks to be awarded the NFL Most Valuable Player award, a recent analysis by writer Grant Gordon concluded. Jalen Hurts is also familiar with MVP talk. He was in second place in 2022, a year in which he led the Philadelphia Eagles to nearly a flawless record before a leg injury stalled out his stretch run. A young star with a veteran mentality and championship aspirations Born in 1998, Jalen Hurts has already suited up for Alabama and Oklahoma, taken Philadelphia Eagles to two Super Bowls, and been named to a Pro Bowl and All-Pro team. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Senior Shoppers Say This Wrinkle Cream Is Actually Worth It Best Of Beauty Learn More Undo But maybe what sets him apart most isn't his stat line—it's his personality. Eagles Press Conference: Jalen Hurts | June 10, 2025 Steady, level-headed, and intensely responsible, Hurts keeps on leading by example, which remains a rare commodity for players under the age of 30. With the Philadelphia Eagles preparing for 2025, they do so not as underdogs, but as champions—the group that everyone will be trying to catch up with. Also read: 'Better than a touchdown': Jalen Hurts debuts first children's book to inspire young readers in 2026 With experience well beyond his years and a championship pedigree already in place, Jalen Hurts will head into the 2025 season not only as the quarterback to beat but also as the NFL's MVP candidate. If he continues to play at this level—and remains healthy—there is every reason to think the next trophy in his case won't be a team trophy, but an individual trophy that solidifies him as one of the game's elite. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
