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2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers' heartwarming interaction at celebrity golf game goes viral
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is making waves at a celebrity golf game — and it has nothing to do with his score. Rodgers, one of the NFL's most active golf enthusiasts, recently attended the 2025 American Century Championship, a three-day celebrity golf tournament featuring some of the biggest stars in sports — but it was a heartwarming moment with a young fan that caught the attention of many. Advertisement In a video originally posted on Instagram by user Weslysniped, Rodgers invited a young child onto the golf course to take a picture with him — a moment that clearly meant the world to the young fan, evident from his ear-to-ear grin (courtesy of itsbree33 on X). Not all the headlines were as positive from Rodgers' recent attendance at the American Century Championship — as his interaction with a potential "autograph hound" went viral for all the wrong and hilarious reasons. The polar-opposite narratives painted by these two interactions reflect Rodgers' polarizing reception in Pittsburgh — but make no mistake, the four-time MVP is blocking out the noise and gearing up to lead a loaded Steelers roster in 2025. Advertisement For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers' Aaron Rodgers' heartwarming gesture with child goes viral
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Travis Kelce and brother Jason's boozy bet with each other at American Century Championship golf tournament
Travis Kelce and brother Jason decided to shotgun a beer every time one of them three-putted during the opening round of the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. The famed celebrity golf tournament got underway on Friday with the Kelce brothers playing alongside fellow NFL legend Andrew Whitworth. Neither Kelce brother played particularly well on day one and were sat 62nd and 83rd on the leaderboard of 90 players after their opening round. But perhaps their erratic play could be explained by the fact that the brothers cooked up a wild bet with each other the night before - and their encounter with a terrifying killer. Jason revealed to Access Hollywood before their first round that they would be downing beers if they struggled on the greens. He said: 'Travis and I always have the side bets going for sure. At least they're having a good time🤣 — 🏈👑 | fan acct. (@TayvisHaze) July 11, 2025 'I think right now, the bet today we talked about last night is every three putt, you got a shotgun a beer. 'So once you miss that first one, if you're left with a four or five footer, it's gonna be a little nerve wracking standing over that thing.' Despite being a fierce competitor during his NFL career, Jason also explained that he was just there 'for the vibes'. 'That's what it's all about,' he continued. 'That's why everybody is here. Everybody's here to just have a good time. All these people are here mostly to have a good time. There's a handful of guys that actually expect to win this thing, but we all know who they are, and that's great. 'We're all here for the vibes. A lot of people come out here and lend their time to interact. So it'll be a good day. I love it.' It was certainly an eventful day for the brothers after they also came in close contact with a black bear. The scary incident, caught in photos taken by occurred as the high-profile NFL pair prepared to tee off on the 16th hole, when fans spotted the bear just behind the tee box. Play was temporarily halted as fans took videos and photos of the animal, which was behind a fence but came close to spectators who were out in their thousands watching the golf tournament at Edgewood. In a scary twist, the bear scare comes just days after one was euthanized just a few miles away after attacking a camper at a site in South Lake Tahoe. The Kelce brothers were followed around by hundreds of fans all day with some of Taylor Swift's most loyal fans there with hopes of seeing the popstar. Rumors circulated around Lake Tahoe that she would be turning up at some point but there was no sign of her during Friday's first round. At the other end of the scoring charts, the tournament leaders are ice hockey legend Joe Pavelski, former NBA star Vinny del Negro, while Steph Curry is tied for third with ex-USMNT player Taylor Twellman.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Charles Barkley holes out for eagle in career-best round at American Century Championship: 'I'm gunning for Steph Curry'
The days of mocking Charles Barkley's golf game appear to be truly over. The NBA Hall of Famer and TNT broadcaster made his usual entry in the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament this week and posted the best round of his career in the first round at Nevada's Edgewood Tahoe Resort. Advertisement "I'm gunning for Steph Curry," Barkley said to Yahoo Sports after the match. Playing alongside comedians Nate Bargatze and Larry the Cable Guy, he shot an 81 for the day, with the 54-hole tournament's modified Stableford scoring system placing him in a tie for 24th in a 90-player field. That performance included him holing out for an eagle, cheered on by a supportive crowd. "The crowd was going crazy, man. It was unbelievable. It's been a great day," Barkley told the Peacock stream. "I thought I would play. I didn't think I would play this well ... I'm having so much fun. I've been working so hard on my game." Advertisement Put another way, Barkley was in the top third of a group of people that included several professional athletes, including Josh Allen (tied for 31st), Matthew Tkachuk (40th), Zach Lavine (59th), Baker Mayfield (75th) and Trevor Lawrence (86th). San Jose Sharks great Joe Pavelski leads the field after shooting a 70, with Curry right behind him in third. By comparison, Barkley finished in 58th place among 54-hole golfers in the 2024 tournament, 81st in 2023, 74th in 2022, 76th in 2021, 88th in 2019 and dead last in 2018. He also finished last in 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006. It is a testament to patience and perseverance, not to mention love for a sport which requires both, that a man is looking at the majority of the field behind him in an event where he has finished last that many times. Many fans will remember just how bad this used to be. In case you need a reminder, here is one of his better swings from around 2010. With the mother of all swing hitches — some would just call it the yips — Barkley was so bad at golf that Tiger Woods' swing coach Hank Haney was enlisted to help him out. This man went on Saturday Night Live and let them mock his swing to his face. Advertisement His swing gradually improved over the years. He showed off a hitch-less swing in 2018 and even played on the winning team in an iteration of The Match in 2020 (with some help from Phil Mickelson). Barkley, whose "Inside the NBA" will transition from TNT to ESPN next season, always took his struggles with public good humor and even managed to find a niche as a golf broadcaster to the point he had an offer to help call LIV Golf events. And now, he's actually posted a decent round.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce Trade Footballs for Golf Clubs at Celebrity Golf Tournament — See Their Swings!
Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce arrived early at the American Century Championship Travis was seen practicing his swing ahead of the competition, which starts on Friday, July 11 The ACC will be live-streamed on Peacock from July 11 to 13Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce have arrived in Nevada early for the American Century Championship on Thursday, July 10. The ACC is a celebrity golf tournament held annually at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort in South Lake Tahoe, Nev., the week following Independence Day on July 4. Travis, 35, previously competed in the tournament in 2024. The pair of brothers, who also co-host the weekly podcast New Heights, arrived at the course early to get some practice time in before the competition, which begins on Friday, July 11. In a video taken by PEOPLE, Travis can be seen practicing his swing before the big tournament. Stephen Curry, Charles Barkley, Derek Carr, Tim Brown, Vince Carter, Jerry Rice, Aaron Rodgers and more professional athletes are also slated to compete. Rob Mac, Carson Daly, Dylan Dreyer, Bret Baier, Chris Harrison, Colin Jost and Larry the Cable Guy will also hit the links during the event. During last year's ACC, Travis was spotted dancing along to girlfriend Taylor Swift's hit song "Lavender Haze." The couple were most recently spotted having lunch together at JoJo's Bar in Chagrin Falls, Ohio on July 1, near the NFL tight end's hometown. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. A manager at the restaurant told PEOPLE the couple had a "wonderful time" at the restaurant. "They're incredibly happy and in sync. There's a calmness and ease to their relationship right now that's been really grounding for Taylor and Travis," a source previously told PEOPLE of their relationship. "Taylor and Travis are soaking up every minute of this slower season together," the source explained. "They've been splitting their time between New York, Nashville, and a few quiet getaways, just enjoying each other's company without all the usual chaos. This kind of downtime is rare for both of them, and it's really allowed their bond to deepen." The ACC will be live-streamed on Peacock on Friday, July 11, Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce Trade Footballs for Golf Clubs at Celebrity Golf Tournament — See Their Swings!
Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce arrived early at the American Century Championship Travis was seen practicing his swing ahead of the competition, which starts on Friday, July 11 The ACC will be live-streamed on Peacock from July 11 to 13Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce have arrived in Nevada early for the American Century Championship on Thursday, July 10. The ACC is a celebrity golf tournament held annually at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort in South Lake Tahoe, Nev., the week following Independence Day on July 4. Travis, 35, previously competed in the tournament in 2024. The pair of brothers, who also co-host the weekly podcast New Heights, arrived at the course early to get some practice time in before the competition, which begins on Friday, July 11. In a video taken by PEOPLE, Travis can be seen practicing his swing before the big tournament. Stephen Curry, Charles Barkley, Derek Carr, Tim Brown, Vince Carter, Jerry Rice, Aaron Rodgers and more professional athletes are also slated to compete. Rob Mac, Carson Daly, Dylan Dreyer, Bret Baier, Chris Harrison, Colin Jost and Larry the Cable Guy will also hit the links during the event. During last year's ACC, Travis was spotted dancing along to girlfriend Taylor Swift's hit song "Lavender Haze." The couple were most recently spotted having lunch together at JoJo's Bar in Chagrin Falls, Ohio on July 1, near the NFL tight end's hometown. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. A manager at the restaurant told PEOPLE the couple had a "wonderful time" at the restaurant. "They're incredibly happy and in sync. There's a calmness and ease to their relationship right now that's been really grounding for Taylor and Travis," a source previously told PEOPLE of their relationship. "Taylor and Travis are soaking up every minute of this slower season together," the source explained. "They've been splitting their time between New York, Nashville, and a few quiet getaways, just enjoying each other's company without all the usual chaos. This kind of downtime is rare for both of them, and it's really allowed their bond to deepen." The ACC will be live-streamed on Peacock on Friday, July 11, Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13. Read the original article on People
