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Both Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce will be attending the Super Bowl 59 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles at the Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday.
Photos of Kylie and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s girlfriend Taylor Swift out together for a night on the town at the Polo Lounge in New Orleans went viral on social media on Saturday night.
Jason also made headlines himself earlier in the week when he showed up to a Jason Kelce lookalike contest on Burgundy Street, in which the winner who correctly identified the real Jason among the sea of imposters won VIP tickets to Super Bowl 59 and a luxury suite for the game.
Though both Jason and Kylie have stated they’re rooting for Travis Kelce to have a good game, both are also pulling for a Philly victory.
The couple have strong ties to the Eagles. Jason starred as a seven-time Pro Bowl and six-time All-Pro center for the team from 2011 to 2023, winning one Super Bowl, while Kylie was raised an Eagles fan and she also does community work with the Eagles Autism Foundation.
Kylie recently disclosed on her “Not Gonna Lie” podcast that although her three kids will be wearing “Go Uncle Trav” shirts in support of the Chiefs, she just can’t bring herself to root against her beloved Eagles.
“I am so happy and proud of Travis and the Chiefs’ accomplishments,” Kylie said. “… I am truly, as always, cheering Travis on. I love him, he’s my family, so I will always cheer on Travis’ accomplishments and hopefully successes. That being said, I was raised to bleed green. … So I will also be cheering for [the Eagles].”
Travis was asked by reporters during Super Bowl Media Day about his brother and sister-in-law rooting against his Chiefs in the biggest game of the year, to which he gave about as wholesome of an answer as one would expect.
“Jason and Kylie, I love them to death,” Travis told reporters. “This game isn’t going to get in between how much I love them/ The fact that the girls are going to be wearing 'Go Uncle Travvy' shirts, it warms my heart and gives me something else to fight for. Hopefully, I can make them proud and put a few smiles on their faces throughout the game.”
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During a recent edition of the "Orange and Brown Talk Podcast," Cleveland Browns beat reporter Ashley Bastock of the Cleveland Plain Dealer suggested that Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski may not be prepared for the "potential fan backlash" that could arise regarding the team's handling of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Stefanski seemed to say plenty about the subject when it was learned on Monday that Sanders remains fourth on the club's unofficial depth chart even though he enjoyed a solid NFL debut in the club's preseason opener at the Carolina Panthers on Friday night. Also on Monday, Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer made it known that Stefanski won't be in a rush to play Sanders or fellow first-year pro Dillon Gabriel ahead of schedule. "Stefanski and the other offensive coaches have a plan for the rookie QBs, and they’re not about to be swayed by public opinion and the Sanders-mania that’s sweeping the nation," Cabot wrote. "Yes, it was a great debut against the Panthers with two beautiful touchdown passes to first-year receiver Kaden Davis. But Stefanski always keeps things simple for his rookie quarterbacks in preseason games, and most have looked excellent in their outings under him. Therefore, he wasn’t ready Monday to start handing over those precious starting reps to Sanders when he’s unlikely to start Week 1 and doesn’t necessarily need that valuable time with the ones — yet." Neither Gabriel nor presumed backup Kenny Pickett played against the Panthers after they were slowed by hamstring injuries during training camp. Meanwhile, Sanders completed 14-of-23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns in Cleveland's 30-10 victory over Carolina. Gabriel returned to the practice field on Monday, but Pickett reportedly could be sidelined "for a couple more weeks." It's unclear if either signal-caller will play in Cleveland's preseason matchup at the Philadelphia Eagles this coming Saturday. "They have had a process with Shedeur all the way through," Cabot added during the latest episode of the podcast. "And even when they were taking heat nationally from all kinds of pundits and experts saying that they were setting Shedeur up to fail, they stuck to their guns. And even after his really, really nice debut, they really haven’t changed the process." As recently as Tuesday morning, Zac Jackson of The Athletic mentioned that veteran Joe Flacco is still "the clear leader" to be Cleveland's Week 1 starter over Sanders, Gabriel and Pickett. As of Tuesday morning, FanDuel Sportsbook had Flacco as a -310 betting favorite to get the nod for the Browns' regular-season opener versus the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7. Previous whispers indicated Stefanski will want to name his Week 1 QB1 before Cleveland wraps the preseason up with a home game against the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 23. It certainly sounds like Stefanski won't lose any sleep over disappointing members of a passionate fan base who want to see what Sanders can do against live defenses in meaningful contests.
Mock Trade Sends Suns' Dillon Brooks to Lakers for $66 Million Duo
The Phoenix Suns are set to enter next season with an almost completely different roster than what they had last season after making major changes to it this offseason. Of course, the Suns broke apart their star trio of Devin Booker, Keivn Durant and Bradley Beal as they traded Durant to the Houston Rockets and bought out Beal’s contract, allowing him to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. Now Booker is the only remaining star from their big three and he is set to be the centerpiece of Phoenix’s future after they signed him to a massive contract extension this summer. For the Suns, they have done a solid job of building a younger roster as they landed Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams via trades and also selected Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea in the 2025 draft. While the Suns have made some major moves this offseason, more could be on the way before the start of next season as multiple players continue to be in trade rumors. Suns predicted to send Dillon Brooks to Lakers With this in mind, SB Nations’ Jacob Rude recently released a mock trade that would see the Suns send Brooks to the Los Angeles Lakers for two players. In the trade, the Suns would send Brooks to the Lakers in exchange for Gabe Vincent and Maxi Kleber. This would be an interesting trade for both teams involved and one that does not make a ton of sense for the Suns to make. Of course, the Suns could look to trade Brooks at some point before next season’s trade deadline as they may try to add more young talent to their roster but to swap him for two veterans who struggled last season does not make a ton of sense for Phoenix. For the Lakers, adding Brooks to their roster would be a massive upgrade after losing Dorian Finney-Smith in free agency as the veteran forward would give them a solid scorer and great defender alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Despite this, the Suns would likely want more in return in a potential trade for Brooks that would likely require Los Angeles to include draft capital and a young player. Because of this, it is highly unlikely that the Suns would consider this offer for Brooks, especially before he even suits up for their franchise.
Super Bowl champion may have foreseen Caleb Williams' early struggles
Caleb Williams was considered the top prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft, but a Super Bowl champion wasn't wild about the Chicago Bears quarterback. In a story published Tuesday, The Athletic's Jon Greenberg shared excerpts from Seth Wickersham's new book, "American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback," set to release Sept. 9. He also interviewed the ESPN writer via a phone conversation. Citing a section of Wickersham's book, Greenberg noted Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton scouted Williams, despite the team not being in a position to take him. The process left him with concerns. Before the 2017 draft, Payton developed a formula to help calculate processing speed for QB prospects, a critical factor in NFL success. Unlike fellow second-year QB Bo Nix — whom the Broncos selected with pick No. 12 in 2024 — Williams scored poorly. Payton also felt the 2024 No. 1 pick left "too many completions on the field at USC," per Wickersham. Other coaches share similar sentiments about the former Southern California Trojans star. On Monday, The Athletic's Mike Sando released his annual QB tiers. The tiers are numbered one through five, with one being the best and five being the worst. Williams landed in Tier 3. A head coach told Sando that Williams' processing looked "alarming" when watching the tape. An offensive coordinator said the 23-year-old often holds the ball far too long, consequently taking too many sacks. During his rookie season, Williams took the most sacks (68 in 17 starts) in the NFL. To cut the 2022 Heisman winner slack, his offensive line was shaky. According to Pro Football Reference, the unit ranked sixth in the NFL in pressures allowed (160). After firing Matt Eberflus, the Bears hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as head coach. His marriage with the young QB seems to be off to a rocky start. Williams has reportedly looked inaccurate during training camp. Williams still has time to get the hang of his new playbook before the regular season starts in September. However, if his problems persist in year two, that would validate Payton's doubts about the QB.
How Craig Berube Is Reshaping the Maple Leafs’ Identity
In a recent breakdown of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason storylines—roster turnover, bubble players, and the team’s push for a new identity—one thing became clear: Toronto is in the midst of more than just a personnel shuffle. They’re not simply changing who they play; they’re changing how they play. And at the heart of that transformation is head coach Craig Berube. Berube Isn’t Just a Coach—He’s the Culture Reset Button When Berube took the helm in May 2024, Maple Leafs management wasn’t just looking for a fresh voice behind the bench. They wanted a tone setter. A culture-changer. Someone who’s lived the grind of an NHL season and knows what it takes to win when the stakes are highest. Berube checks every one of those boxes. He led the St. Louis Blues to a Stanley Cup in 2019, transforming a last-place team into champions in just a few months, not through smoke and mirrors, but through structure, accountability, and total team buy-in. His philosophy is straightforward: play the right way every night, regardless of your role or nameplate. That’s the shift happening now in Toronto. Less flash, more finish. Less chaos, more control. The Maple Leafs are no longer a team hoping their offensive talent can outscore mistakes. Under Berube, they’re building from the ground up—starting with habits and structure. The Maple Leafs’ Stars Still Can Shine if They Work Harder Let’s be clear: the Maple Leafs haven’t abandoned their star power. Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and (until his departure) Mitch Marner didn’t suddenly turn into fourth-line grinders. But Berube’s system doesn’t hand out free passes—not even to the franchise players. Nylander is being pushed to round out his 200-foot game. Matthews, already respected for his defensive reads, is leaned on even more as a tone-setter at both ends of the ice. And if you don’t compete shift to shift? You won’t get minutes. Simple as that. For players like Matthew Knies or new addition Nicolas Roy, that kind of clarity is gold. They don’t have to force offence or try to match superstar output—they have to excel in their defined roles. In a league where depth often determines playoff success, giving those players a clear path to impact is crucial. Berube’s Track Record: The Right Fit, Right Now If there’s one thing Maple Leafs fans are exhausted by, it’s potential without payoff. That’s where Berube’s resume speaks volumes. He’s not a coach who needs five years and a perfect roster to succeed. He wins by setting clear expectations, holding everyone accountable, and stripping away unnecessary drama. The 2019 Blues are the best example: a team left for dead in January became champions by June. That turnaround wasn’t magic—it was a product of buy-in to a system that valued structure and work ethic over highlight-reel moments. For Toronto, this feels like the right fit at the right time. After years of early playoff exits, the team needs a blueprint that can translate to the postseason grind. Berube has shown that he can deliver. So, What Will Maple Leafs 2025-26 Hockey Look Like? Maple Leafs hockey in 2025–26 probably won’t resemble the freewheeling style fans have grown used to. Instead, expect consistent forechecking, five-person defensive units, and innovative puck management. It might not always be glamorous, but it’s the kind of hockey that wins playoff rounds—and the kind that fans can rally around when they see the results. Hard-working. Structured. Resilient. These are the traits the Maple Leafs have chased for years, often without fully committing to them. Now, with Berube steering the ship, there’s a clear mandate to make those traits a nightly reality. The Big Picture and Maple Leafs Bottom Line This season is about more than the standings. It’s about identity. Can Toronto play a consistently disciplined game every night, regardless of the opponent or situation? Can they buy into Berube’s structure without losing the offensive spark that makes them dangerous? Those are the questions worth asking—and the 2025–26 campaign will provide the answers. Berube’s impact won’t just be measured in wins and losses, but in whether the Maple Leafs can finally shed the reputation of only playing their best when they feel like it. If they succeed, it won’t be because of one star’s brilliance. It will be because the team learned to play and win as a unit. [Note: I’d like to thank Brent Bradford (PhD) for his help co-authoring this post. His profile can be found at www.linkedin.com/in/brent-bradford-phd-3a10022a9]
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