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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Outrage Erupts Over Taylor Swift Vs. Timothée Chalamet Game-Day Coverage
's fans are calling foul, and this time, it's not at a football game. As continues to show up courtside at New York Knicks playoff games, Swifties are noticing a major double standard. The 29-year-old "Wonka" star has been applauded for his courtside presence and hometown pride, while Taylor Swift has repeatedly been criticized for showing up to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end . The backlash Swift received throughout the NFL season, from social media trolling to boos at Super Bowl LVIII, has many questioning why sports fans and media alike are embracing Chalamet, while Swift's appearances sparked outrage. TikToker @DeTurner weighed in with a video that's been viewed over 13,000 times, questioning the public's vastly different responses. 'Yes, they're different situations,' she began. 'Timothée is a longtime Knicks fan, and Taylor is there for her boyfriend. But let's be honest. The amount of screen time he's getting lately has been a lot, and no one seems to mind.' She added, 'I'm just wondering. Where is this same energy when Taylor shows up at games?' The clip sparked a wave of responses, with many Swift fans agreeing that the criticism aimed at the pop star has felt deeply unfair. 'Timothée Chalamet showing up for all the Knicks playoff games is genuinely sick and I love all that content,' one X user posted. 'But it's kinda sad to compare the public's reaction to that vs. Taylor Swift attending her boyfriend's games.' Some even labeled it flat-out misogyny. "Yeah, it's the NFL fans being weird and more toxic. NBA Fans don't care," one TikToker said. "Never got the hate for t-swift, she seems to be enjoying the sport and supporting her bf, so good on her." Another chimed in, 'The only real difference is that men hate women.' Others tried to justify the contrasting reactions, suggesting Chalamet's long-standing loyalty to the Knicks plays a part. 'He's not there because of who he's dating,' one TikTok commenter argued. 'Plus, he's in the crowd with fans, not in a private box, and they're not cutting to him every five seconds.' "NBA always show the people on the front row," another said. "NFL goes out their way to show Taylor while she's in a suite." "One is a diehard fan, the other is dating a player," another said. "There's video of him celebrating with Knicks fans in NY. So it's his genuine love of the team and he isn't constantly shown." Some went as far as dragging politics into the conversation. "Taylor Swift was an outspoken Trump critic, during an election season, dating a man who advertised the Covid vaccine, who plays for the team that was cool to hate," one TikToker said. "MAGA hates her. Chalamet isn't really political." Swift famously endorsed during the last presidential election, to which responded with a hateful response. Ever since, MAGA has stood behind Trump, and Swift seemed to have lost thousands of followers on social media because of it. Though, in retrospect, it doesn't seem to make that big of an impact, given the number of followers she had to begin with. Still, Swift's supporters weren't convinced. Many pointed out that both stars get plenty of camera time and generate just as much online buzz, yet only one seems to be a lightning rod for backlash. 'Why is it a problem when Taylor Swift is at a game?' one fan asked. 'She's not doing anything wrong. She's just being visible in a space that some people still don't want women to be in.' Others lightheartedly dubbed Chalamet 'the NBA's version of Taylor Swift,' noting his consistent presence throughout the Eastern Conference Finals. The actor, who is currently dating , has been a courtside regular, celebrating alongside die-hard fans.
Newsweek
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
49ers' John Lynch Reveals Massive Injury Update on Brandon Aiyuk
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 San Francisco 49ers will enter the 2025 season looking for some redemption. After missing the playoffs entirely last year, the 49ers will be out for blood this season to prove that they still belong at the top of the NFC. Part of the issues for San Francisco last year were injuries, and it seriously decimated the team. One of those was to star wide reciever Brandon Aiyuk, who suffered a brutal knee injury. But as the year gets closer, 49ers general manager John Lynch revealed a massive injury update on the star wide-out. "Brandon's tracking in a good way with his knee, and you've just got to kind of let that play out. We're not going to put him out there until he's ready, but we're excited with our receiver group and where we're at." FEBRUARY 11: Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball during pregame warmups before Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas,... FEBRUARY 11: Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball during pregame warmups before Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. MoreThis article will be updated...
NBC Sports
17 hours ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Kyle Shanahan: Right now, Christian McCaffrey is healthy as can be
After helping lead the 49ers to Super Bowl LVIII in 2023, Christian McCaffrey's 2024 season was marred by injury. McCaffrey dealt with bilateral Achilles tendinitis well into the regular season. Then in his fourth game of the year, he suffered a PCL injury that sidelined him for the rest of the campaign. But this spring, McCaffrey is back. 'Christian is as ready as any player I've ever been around,' head coach Kyle Shanahan said in his Thursday press conference. 'When he gets hurt, he's got to rehab and get better. Right now, he's healthy as can be. 'We've got to kind of protect him from himself, but Christian has a good idea of what he needs to do right now. He's doing a lot less than he normally would do, but I know he is excited on how healthy he feels and the fact that he can get out there.' McCaffrey was the AP offensive player of the year in 2023, registering a league-high 339 touches, 2,023 yards from scrimmage (1,459 rushing, 564 receiving), and 21 touchdowns. In four games last year, McCaffrey was limited to 202 yards rushing and 146 yards receiving on 15 catches.
NBC Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Kyle Shanahan: I understood why we struggled last year, I won't understand it this year
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan attributes some of his team's struggles last season to coming off a loss in the Super Bowl. Which means that explanation won't fly this year. Shanahan said that a year ago, his players were worn down from a full postseason that ended with a heartbreaking overtime loss in Super Bowl LVIII. But this year, his players had a full offseason after going 6-11 and missing the playoffs, and he's not going to accept anyone not being completely read to go. 'The way I addressed it the most, was at our last meeting in January,' Shanahan said, via 'I just told the guys, I talked about how the season ended the year before, and how when I felt them all come back. I felt guys weren't ready to come back and I understood that. But I told them how I really won't understand it this year, not that that was right or wrong, but I couldn't comprehend it. We're off five weeks earlier, we all know how disappointed we are. And a lot of us have played a lot of football here.' Shanahan's 49ers have lost the Super Bowl twice, and both years they followed that with a six-win season. After their 6-10 season in 2020, they bounced back and made the NFC Championship Game following the 2021 season. Returning to winning form is the kind of response he expects from his players this year as well.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NFL games today: 2025 NFL schedule release pending
The 2024 NFL schedule has now been completed. Check below for other key details from this past season. NFL games today: Offseason There is no NFL game today. Super Bowl LIX was on February 9 and saw the Philadelphia Eagles win their third NFL Championship when they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 40-22. Advertisement The 2025 NFL schedule kicks off with the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, September 4 at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Related: Redrafting the 2024 NFL Draft Also Read:: 2025 NFL QB Rankings: Who's No. 1 after the NFL Draft? 2025 NFL schedule When does the NFL schedule come out? The 2025 NFL schedule will be released on May 14. What channel are NFL games on? NFL games are on Fox, CBS Sports, NBC, Amazon, ESPN, Netflix and ABC. How many NFL games today will be on Peacock this year? It starts with the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers on September 6 from Brazil. How many weeks are there in the 2024 NFL schedule? There are 18 weeks on the 2024 NFL schedule, with each team playing 17 games and receiving one bye week. When does the 2024 NFL season start? The 2024 regular season NFL schedule will kick off on September 5 with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens. Advertisement Related: NFL Q&A: Super Bowl LVIII start time, channel, date, and the halftime show When do NFL training camps start? The first day of OTAs, or offseason training activities, begins on May 22. June 6 is the start of mandatory minicamps. The majority of training camps this summer begin on July 27. Stay tuned for Sportsnaut's training camp coverage, covering the bases for all 32 teams this summer. How many weeks are in a regular NFL season? The NFL has been playing 18 weeks since the regular season expanded from 16 games to 17 games in 2021. With each team getting a week off, or a bye week, all 32 franchises have an 18-week schedule, not counting the playoffs. NFL International Games 2024 NFL: AFC Divisional Round-Jacksonville Jaguars at Kansas City Chiefs Here is the full NFL International series schedule for the 2024 season. Date Game Location Country Sep. 6 Packers @ Eagles Corinthians Arena Brazil Oct.6 Jets @ Vikings Tottenham Hotspur Stadium United Kingdom Oct.13 Jaguars @ Bears Tottenham Hotspur Stadium United Kingdom Oct. 20 Patriots @ Jaguars Wembley Stadium United Kingdom Nov. 10 Giants @ Panthers Allianz Arena Germany Just like in 2023, there will be a total of five matchups on the NFL games today scheduled outside of the United States in 2024. Three of them will occur in London with one in Germany and one in Brazil. Advertisement Also Read:: 5 Best Super Bowl QB performances in NFL history, from Troy Aikman to Joe Montana How can I watch the NFL playoffs? Spectators looking to watch the NFL playoffs have a few options. They can watch from the channel directly on their TV or use various streaming options, including NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTube TV. This means any live streaming service that carries typical channels like CBS, FOX, ESPN/ABC, and NBC will still work in the postseason too. How can I watch all the NFL games? The best way to watch all NFL games this season is by signing up for YouTube TV's NFL Sunday Ticket program. Viewers will have access to all non-local broadcasts that aren't exclusively carried elsewhere.
