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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taylor Swift in new Chiefs documentary? ‘The Kingdom' docuseries trailer hints at Travis Kelce's girlfriend's appearance
New Chiefs docuseries trailer drops (Via ESPN Originals and Disney+) The Kansas City Chiefs are stepping into the spotlight once more—this time, not on the gridiron but through a powerful docuseries titled The Kingdom. Premiering August 14 on ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+, the six-part series aims to capture both the soul of the Chiefs' dynasty and the emotional rollercoaster of their ambitious 2024 season. And yes, an intriguing nod to Taylor Swift has fans buzzing. Kansas City Chiefs' docuseries 'The Kingdom' promises drama, legacy In the mold of The Last Dance and The Dynasty, The Kingdom promises to unpack the Kansas City Chiefs' long-standing impact on the NFL. Produced by Words + Pictures, in collaboration with NFL Films, Skydance Sports, 2PM Productions, and Foolish Club Studios, this docuseries is set to become a landmark moment in sports storytelling. Director Kristen Lappas—who previously earned accolades for Giannis: The Marvelous Journey—takes the helm with creative forces behind The Last Dance lending their expertise. Official Trailer | The Kingdom | ESPN Original Series 'The Chiefs' modern-day dynasty has been one of the most incredible stories in sports over the last several years,' Lappas remarked. 'Getting the chance to embed with the team last season while exploring the entire history of the franchise – a saga of euphoric highs and devastating lows – was a tremendous opportunity.' What sets this series apart is its access and authenticity. 'Ultimately, the real magic and heart of the series comes from the players, coaches, and executives who trusted us; their candor shows fans how the dynasty came to be, and why the Chiefs are such a singular organization,' she added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The docuseries not only revisits the Chiefs' 60-year journey but also zooms in on their ambitious attempt in 2024 to become the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. Despite an impressive season, their storybook run ended in heartbreak, losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the finale. Taylor Swift possibly featured in Chiefs' new docuseries? Trailer and episode title fuel major fan theories What has truly sparked curiosity among fans—especially Swifties—is episode three's title: In Our Chiefs Era. The reference is unmistakable. It echoes Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, which incidentally marked the beginning of her highly publicized relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Kelce, who tried (and failed) to hand Swift a friendship bracelet at her Arrowhead Stadium concert, soon found himself the center of a real-life romance that unfolded alongside the NFL season. Swift became a familiar face at Arrowhead throughout the 2024 campaign, often seen cheering from suites and sharing candid moments with Kelce's family. With her very presence intertwined in the Chiefs' narrative, the possibility of her appearance in the series has become a fan-fueled speculation. While not confirmed, the Easter egg title suggests something might be in store. FAQs: 1. What is The Kingdom docuseries about? The Kingdom is a six-episode docuseries chronicling the Kansas City Chiefs' 2024 season and their historic NFL legacy. 2. When does The Kingdom premiere? The series premieres on August 14 on ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+. 3. Is Taylor Swift featured in The Kingdom? While not confirmed, a Swift-themed episode title hints at a possible appearance or reference in the series. Also Read: 'Aura around him is gone': Aaron Rodgers slammed for acting above the game after strange workout Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Time for Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick to act like adults
Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick don't have to like each other. They don't have to hang out, but their repeated attempts to prop themselves up while making the other appear smaller is making both men look pathetic. Bill Belichick wouldn't have won six Super Bowls with the Jets. Robert Kraft wouldn't have hung six banners with Marty Mornhinweg as his head coach. And both of them would be walking around with way less bravado if not for Tom Brady. They were an odd mixture of personalities that were good for each other. But since parting company after the 2023 season, they've been sniping like the Real Housewives of Norfolk County. The latest round of nonsense started when Kraft went on Julian Edelman's weekly plea for attention that doubles as a podcast. On it, Kraft called hiring Belichick the best decision he ever made. That sounds really nice at first and could have been, but he took a dig at Belichick's coaching before getting to New England. 'I gave up a No. 1 draft pick for a coach that had only won a little over 40% of his games to get him out,' he said. 'I think getting Bill Belichick to come to the Patriots in 1999 was a big risk and I got hammered in the Boston media, but he was with us for 24 years and we did O.K.' Was this a reaction to Belichick leaving Kraft out of his book? And was that exclusion Belichick's reaction to 'The Dynasty,' the documentary that glorified Kraft, often at Belichick's expense? Could Kraft have worded it nicer? Of course. Did Belichick overreact? Probably. But at this point, who cares? They're both coming off looking needy and insecure. Kraft didn't cover any new ground, and he said it on a podcast. Even in the offseason, it barely made a ripple. Belichick used to ignore this stuff. Or at least he pretended to ignore it and came off as above the whole thing. And it would have been especially easy to do that here, too. If Belichick, who is now the coach at North Carolina, gets asked about it when he speaks at ACC Media Day next week — and most likely he won't — he could have believably said he doesn't listen to podcasts and he's focused on preparing Carolina. But with Jordon Hudson P.R. Inc. pulling the strings now, he didn't ignore it and proved there is such a thing as bad publicity. Belichick responded that it was he who was the big, brave risk-taker, not Kraft. 'I had been warned by multiple previous Patriots' coaches, as well as other members of other NFL organizations and the media, that the New England job was going to come with many internal obstacles,' Belichick said to ESPN. 'I made it clear that we would have to change the way the team was managed to regain the previously attained success.' Someone should make it clear to him that he needs to change the way he handles his public image if he wants to regain his previously attained respect. Even Belichick's staunchest defenders have to recognize the flaw in his strategy. By defending himself to ESPN, which has a much larger reach than the Edelmancast, Belichick gave Kraft's line far more attention. Plus, every time he takes the bait, Belichick looks disengaged from his current task. Opposing college coaches are going to use this against him on the recruiting trail. It'll be some version of: 'Look, he's still obsessed with his NFL legacy. He's not committed to Carolina. You should come play for us, where all we care about is college football.' If either guy really wanted to win this food fight, they'd jump to the high road. Kraft could post a video to the Patriots' social media with he and Drake Maye wearing UNC hats, wishing Belichick and the Tar Heels a great season. Or Belichick could post a clip congratulating Bill Parcells on his Patriots Hall of Fame induction and wish Kraft and the Patriots good luck in the year ahead. If one of them did that, they'd look classy and magnanimous and get tons of credit for it. As a bonus, they'd make the other one look petulant in the process. Until then, Belichick and Kraft are both diminishing their shared legacy and kicking some dirt on the memories of New England football fans every time they go down this path. Outtakes from a busy week... Make sure Manfred doesn't over do it The scariest thing about the positive response that baseball received from the 'Swing-Off' that ended the All-Star game is the potential synapses it fired off in Rob Manfred's head. The mini home run derby was fun. Because the All-Star game result doesn't matter, it could be gimmicky and still work. If any other commissioner were in charge, it would be safe to assume that was obvious. Adam Silver knows that a game of H.O.R.S.E. between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would be an entertaining way to break an NBA All-Star tie, but he'd never decide a real game that way. But with Manfred, there's reason for concern. Manfred is a tinkerer. He likes to put his grubby little fingers all over the sport he presides over, but doesn't seem to actually enjoy. He'd be better suited to be the show runner of The Price is Right than the commissioner of baseball. The pitch clock was a good idea and he deserves credit for it. But its success may have emboldened Manfred. This is the same guy who was considering adding a golden at-bat. Interleague play and the postseason have all been watered down on his watch. Hopefully, the dopamine hit he gets from seeing a Swing Off praised in the All-Star Game doesn't prompt him to consider it in real games, or worse, the playoffs. Speaking of surges On July 1, Fangraphs gave the Red Sox an 18.6 percent chance of making the playoffs. Coming out of the All-Star break, they're at 55.4. The 10-game winning streak has changed the team's trajectory and could make for a fun August and September. QBs visiting Gillette Stadium in 2025 I think the Patriots will be better in 2025, but I need to see them in action before committing to real optimism. That said, this is a list of the quarterbacks who will visit Gillette Stadium this season: Geno Smith Aaron Rodgers Bryce Young Whoever emerges from the battle of Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel Michael Penix Justin Fields, Russell Wilson Tua Tagovailoa If they can't rack up some wins against those guy, they're in trouble. Real Jeopardy! Clue Sports clues from actual editions of America's favorite quiz show. As always, mind the date CATEGORY: CAN HE HIT FOR THE CYCLE? $600 July 15, 2025 (or Tuesday): The only cycle in MLB postseason history was by the Red Sox' Brock Holt in this enemy park where the Bosox love to get a victory — Answer below The Top 5 5 - Liam Doyle - There isn't a school system in Massachusetts that doesn't have at least three Liam Doyles (don't look it up) 4 - Ike Irish 3 - Boston Smith 2 - Bruin Agbayani 1 - Sam Horn Jr. - His father is a mailman, not the Sam Horn you're thinking of. Today in Boston Sports History July 18 From Red Sox Diehard 1998: Donnie Sadler's first major league home run is the first of Boston's record four two-out homers in a 9-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. In the seven-run fourth inning, Darren Lewis, Nomar Garciaparra and Mo Vaughn follow to break the AL record of three held by six teams. Lightning round ESPN's Jim Abbott mini-documentary was terrific. If you like smoky beer, Jack's Abby is bringing back Fire in the Ham this weekend to its beer hall in Framingham. It's good and a nice find in a Beer Era that's oversaturated with IPAs. If MLB is going to decide tied All-Star games with Home Run Derbitos, they need to call it something better than a 'Swing-Off.' With all of the Superman hype, I'd totally watch a half-hour Clark Kent comedy about the Man of Steel using his powers (X-ray vision, super hearing etc.) to get scoops, make deadline. Real Jeopardy! Question: What is Yankee Stadium? Finally... Happy National Sour Candy Day to those who celebrate. More Outtakes Al Horford was a good player, but a great Celtic Only Aaron Rodgers could complain about attention to get attention Enough empty promises, Red Sox need to prove commitment to winning Ranking which team — Bruins, Celtics, Patriots or Red Sox — is closest to a title? Bruins passed on safer choices to chase Marco Sturm's higher ceiling Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Alabama Legend Rips Hugh Freeze to Shreds Amid Auburn's Recruiting Struggles
Alabama Legend Rips Hugh Freeze to Shreds Amid Auburn's Recruiting Struggles originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron has never been shy about expressing his opinions, especially when it comes to Auburn football. On a recent episode of "The Dynasty" podcast, McCarron didn't hold back when discussing Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze and the Tigers' ongoing recruiting struggles. Advertisement 'Well, I'll just start by saying this. Hugh Freeze is full of (expletive)," McCarron bluntly stated. Auburn's recent recruiting issues have become impossible to ignore, especially given the program's high expectations. In 2024, the Tigers had the No. 10 recruiting class and followed that up with the No. 8 class in 2025, according to 247Sports. Unfortunately, Auburn has barely made a mark in its 2026 class, securing just eight commitments and is ranked 78th. Meanwhile, their archrival Alabama continues to thrive, as they've secured several top-rated five-star recruits in recent weeks, which only increases the pressure on Freeze. Advertisement McCarron further elaborated on Freeze's situation, saying, 'I think Hugh Freeze is trying to do whatever he can to save face. He's starting to feel pressure at Auburn. I think not going into his third year, not having the success that the alumni, the boosters, everybody donating a lot of money thought that he would have by this point." Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze.© Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Freeze recently made headlines by suggesting that Auburn was playing by the rules, implying that other schools were not following the same standards in their recruiting practices. But McCarron clearly sees that statement differently, pointing out that it's more about Freeze scrambling for excuses than making legitimate complaints. "I think he's trying to figure out and scramble on why they are not successful," McCarron said. "I played golf with somebody that's really connected at Auburn and he was even talking about it from a sense of supposedly they had $50 million leading up to this year in their collective that they were wanting to go out and get athletes, and they're pissed on the fact that it hasn't been successful like they thought it would be." Advertisement As Auburn enters the 2025 season, expectations are mounting. Freeze was brought in specifically to help Auburn compete directly against Alabama and other SEC powerhouses. Yet Freeze and the Tigers finished with a 5-7 record in 2024 and is 5-11 against the SEC in his two seasons at Auburn. Entering his third year, patience among fans and boosters is wearing thin. A mediocre recruiting cycle and subpar on-field performance could quickly push Freeze from the hot seat to the unemployment line. McCarron's pointed critique underscores the tense reality Freeze faces: The excuses are running out, and it's time for Auburn to either turn potential into results or prepare for yet another coaching change. Related: Joel Klatt Issues Stern Warning To Prominent College Football Head Coach: 'You Can't Go 7-5 Again' Related: Joel Klatt Reveals Program Most Likely to Make First College Football Playoff Appearance This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bill Belichick keeps relitigating his disastrous CBS interview
Bill Belichick is one of the greatest football coaches of all time. His P.R. instincts leave much to be desired. Beyond entrusting his personal brand to his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, Belichick has a bad habit of not letting sleeping dogs lie and/or dead horses go unbeaten. Case in point, now reports that Belichick's book publicist assured Belichick that the disastrous CBS interview would be only about Belichick's book. Advertisement The report emerged today, more than a month after the CBS interview aired. And it has reanimated a dormant issue. The article cites an April 9 email from Simon & Schuster's senior director of publicity David Kass to Belichick. Wrote Kass: "I can assure you that the conversation [will be] about the book." Kass also reportedly told Belichick the CBS interview would be a "puff piece . . . designed to make everyone look good and sell books." (Somewhat surprisingly, the new report doesn't blame Kass for suggesting that Belichick wear an old football jersey with a giant hole in the neck to the CBS interview.) Per Belichick was "furious" when the CBS interview strayed beyond book topics. Then there's this: "Sources say Belichick had actually shot down several interview opportunities Kass had put in front of him over concerns the media outlets would use his book promotion as a way to pry into subjects not related to the actual book." Advertisement It's a fascinating development, for several reasons. First, the story is smeared with Belichick's (or Hudson's) fingerprints. Which means that one or both decided to dredge up a dead story, weeks after the fact. Which also means that one or both believed the new story would cause people to say, "Well, now we understand why she weirdly refused to let him answer the basic question of how they met." Second, one or both decided to throw Kass under the bus, both directly and by potentially instigating a stray, conspiracy theory-inducing remark that Kass "once helped Jeff Benedict's Robert Kraft-themed book, The Dynasty, reach the New York Times' bestseller list." Kass is painted as the villain in this, the one who lied to Belichick about what the CBS interview was going to be. Third, Belichick did other interviews in which questions unrelated to the book were asked — after the CBS sit-down. Michael Strahan asked a few personal questions on Good Morning America. Ryan Clark asked questions about Hudson on The Pivot Podcast. (Then again, those questions apparently were scripted to help Belichick undo the CBS-related P.R. damage.) Advertisement Fourth, Belichick and/or Hudson apparently have decided to try to get on their side by spoon-feeding information to the outlet. Given the extent to which had been hammering all things Belichick and Hudson, a subtle quid pro quo that gets to play nice in exchange for current and future information would be a smart move by Belichick. Make no mistake about it. The issue is back on the front burner because Belichick and/or Hudson decided it would be a smart move to point a finger at Kass, weeks after the fact. And it's just the latest time Belichick and/or Hudson have blamed others for their own blunders. He/she/they have blamed CBS for editing the interview to create a "false narrative." He/she/they have blamed North Carolina for not having a sufficient P.R. function in place when he arrived. He/she/they now blame Kass for failing to (wait for it) "do his job" properly. It's always someone else's fault. It's never their fault. And they presumably think people will buy the idea that they're the victims of widespread incompetence and malfeasance.
NBC Sports
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Bill Belichick keeps relitigating his disastrous CBS interview
Bill Belichick is one of the greatest football coaches of all time. His P.R. instincts leave much to be desired. Beyond entrusting his personal brand to his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, Belichick has a bad habit of not letting sleeping dogs lie and/or dead horses go unbeaten. Case in point, now reports that Belichick's book publicist assured Belichick that the disastrous CBS interview would be only about Belichick's book. The report emerged today, more than a month after the CBS interview aired. And it has reanimated a dormant issue. The article cites an April 9 email from Simon & Schuster's senior director of publicity David Kass to Belichick. Wrote Kass: 'I can assure you that the conversation [will be] about the book.' Kass also reportedly told Belichick the CBS interview would be a 'puff piece . . . designed to make everyone look good and sell books.' (Somewhat surprisingly, the new report doesn't blame Kass for suggesting that Belichick wear an old football jersey with a giant hole in the neck to the CBS interview.) Per Belichick was 'furious' when the CBS interview strayed beyond book topics. Then there's this: 'Sources say Belichick had actually shot down several interview opportunities Kass had put in front of him over concerns the media outlets would use his book promotion as a way to pry into subjects not related to the actual book.' It's a fascinating development, for several reasons. First, the story is smeared with Belichick's (or Hudson's) fingerprints. Which means that one or both decided to dredge up a dead story, weeks after the fact. Which also means that one or both believed the new story would cause people to say, 'Well, now we understand why she weirdly refused to let him answer the basic question of how they met.' Second, one or both decided to throw Kass under the bus, both directly and by potentially instigating a stray, conspiracy theory-inducing remark that Kass 'once helped Jeff Benedict's Robert Kraft-themed book, The Dynasty, reach the New York Times' bestseller list.' Kass is painted as the villain in this, the one who lied to Belichick about what the CBS interview was going to be. Third, Belichick did other interviews in which questions unrelated to the book were asked — after the CBS sit-down. Michael Strahan asked a few personal questions on Good Morning America. Ryan Clark asked questions about Hudson on The Pivot Podcast. (Then again, those questions apparently were scripted to help Belichick undo the CBS-related P.R. damage.) Fourth, Belichick and/or Hudson apparently have decided to try to get on their side by spoon-feeding information to the outlet. Given the extent to which had been hammering all things Belichick and Hudson, a subtle quid pro quo that gets to play nice in exchange for current and future information would be a smart move by Belichick. Make no mistake about it. The issue is back on the front burner because Belichick and/or Hudson decided it would be a smart move to point a finger at Kass, weeks after the fact. And it's just the latest time Belichick and/or Hudson have blamed others for their own blunders. He/she/they have blamed CBS for editing the interview to create a 'false narrative.' He/she/they have blamed North Carolina for not having a sufficient P.R. function in place when he arrived. He/she/they now blame Kass for failing to (wait for it) 'do his job' properly. It's always someone else's fault. It's never their fault. And they presumably think people will buy the idea that they're the victims of widespread incompetence and malfeasance.
