Guess: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, wife Brittany reveal gender of second baby
Patrick Mahomes: What you need to know (NCD)KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes II and his wife now know the gender of baby No. “Take a guess @Patrick Mahomes,” Brittany Mahomes tweeted, embellishing the announcement with emojis displaying tears of joy. Patrick Mahomes retweeted his wife’s message with three blue heart emojis. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 19 Patrick and Brittany Mahomes KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 30: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs kisses his finance Brittany Matthews before the start of the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri.
wftv.comChiefs' Thornhill seeks to fill Honey Badger's void
With the departure of Mathieu and Dan Sorensen in free agency, Thornhill is the only safety on the roster with much experience in coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's defense. “I love it, being the oldest guy in the room with a bunch of rookies,” the 26-year-old Thornhill said after a sweltering practice during Kansas City's three-day mandatory minicamp. “I need to lead the way, take on that role.”He had a great role model himself in Mathieu, who arrived in Kansas City around the same time Thornhill was drafted. Sometimes playing this game, it can feel like there’s a lot of pressure on you, but we don’t want that pressure. That’s when you make a lot of plays, when you’re comfortable and bonding on the field.”Make no mistake: This is a big year for Thornhill.
wftv.comChiefs' new-look offense misses pieces in mandatory minicamp
It didn't take long for them to learn that life with Mahomes at quarterback is just a little bit different. “Today he did the no-look pass and he got me, and I was on the sideline,” Smith-Schuster said with a smile. “I think we're going to be a great offense. He's a good human being and he's a good professional,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said last week. The Chiefs did not say whether any of them were excused from the workout.
wftv.comTampa Bay, Seattle to meet in 1st NFL game in Germany
Draft Buccaneers Preview Football FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is interviewed on the field after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Thanks to Tom Brady’s return, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t looking for any quick fixes in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, FIle) (Steve Luciano)LONDON — (AP) — The first regular-season NFL game in Germany will be between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Seattle Seahawks at the home of soccer club Bayern Munich. Tampa Bay's Tom Brady could become the first quarterback to start a game in three foreign countries. ___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://apnews.com/hub/pro-32 and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comChiefs actively considering future of Arrowhead Stadium
The Kansas City Chiefs are actively considering the future of Arrowhead Stadium, pushing ahead with planning far earlier than expected following the Kansas City Royals' decision to investigate a new downtown ballpark. Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said Friday that the Chiefs, who have shared the Truman Sports Complex with the Royals since the early 1970s, would help the Major League Baseball team evaluate what is best for them. “I know there's been a lot of discussion about it over the last several months, and maybe even going back almost a year, to when the Royals announced they were thinking about different opportunities,” Hunt said.
news.yahoo.comNFL WR Byron Pringle arrested for reckless driving with child in car
Byron Pringle KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 16: Tre Norwood #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Byron Pringle #13 of the Kansas City Chiefs jump to catch the ball in the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Chicago Bears wide receiver Byron Pringle was arrested Saturday in Florida on reckless driving charges. He was charged with reckless driving and driving with a suspended license. According to the arrest report, Pringle was driving a 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, with an adult in the front passenger seat and a male child in the left rear seat. Prior to the Bears, Pringle played for the Kansas City Chiefs.
wftv.comSwedish House Mafia, The Weeknd replace Ye at Coachella
The Weeknd, along with Swedish House Mafia, will replace rapper Ye, who changed his name from Kanye West, in a headlining spot at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File) (Ashley Landis)INDIO, Calif. — (AP) — Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd are replacing rapper Ye in a headlining spot at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. A representative for Ye, who changed his name from Kanye West, did not immediately return a message from the AP seeking comment. A publicist for Goldenvoice, the company that runs Coachella, also did not respond to a request for information. Swedish House Mafia had already been listed as performers prior to the lineup change, but it wasn't immediately clear when they were to perform.
wftv.comChiefs suddenly among busiest NFL teams during offseason
The Kansas City Chiefs were supposed to be quiet during free agency, given the perennial AFC West champions had most of their big names tied up in long-term contracts and they already were bumping up against the salary cap. Brett Veach had other ideas. The uber-aggressive Chiefs general manager instead made a splash by signing former Texans safety Justin Reid and former Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, then turned the NFL on its head by swinging a blockbuster trade that sent three-time All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins for a package of draft picks.
news.yahoo.comKC sends Tyreek Hill to Miami for picks; WR gets record deal
Adams and Kirk found new homes along with fellow wide receiver Amari Cooper, who went from Dallas to Cleveland. He has grown as a man and player here in Kansas City,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. We now have cap space and additional draft picks to grow as a football team." They have reached deals with left tackle Terron Armstead, wide receiver Cedrick Wilson and offensive guard Connor Williams, among several others. The trade with Miami means Kansas City could do that with two picks in each of the first three rounds.
wftv.comAP source: Chiefs send Hill to Dolphins for draft picks
— (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs traded wide receiver Tyreek Hill to Miami for a package of draft picks on Wednesday, and the Dolphins are giving the three-time All-Pro a $120 million, four-year contract extension, a person familiar with the moves told The Associated Press. The Chiefs will get the Dolphins' first- and second-round picks along with their fourth-rounder in this year's draft, and fourth- and sixth-round picks next year, the person told the AP on condition of anonymity because terms were not announced. Hill's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said the next extension from Miami includes $72.2 million guaranteed. The Chiefs had been in discussion with Hill on a contract extension in part because they were seeking relief from a tight salary cap situation. ___More AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comChiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, fiancee Brittany Matthews get married in Hawaii
MAUI, Hawaii — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes married his longtime girlfriend, Brittany Matthews, in a ceremony Saturday in Hawaii. Mahomes’ younger brother, Jackson Mahomes, served as his best man, People reported. >> Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, fiancée Brittany Matthews welcome baby girlKelce served as one of the groomsmen, according to People. Since their engagement, Mahomes and Matthews welcomed their first daughter, Sterling Skye Mahomes, KMBC reported. Matthews is a founder and owner of the KC Current, Kansas City’s professional women’s soccer team, the television station reported.
wftv.comCourt date reset for 2 NFL players, 2 others in Vegas case
NFL Players Arrests Pro Bowl Football FILE - Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Chris Lammons (26) runs onto the field before playing the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football Game onNov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. A judge in Las Vegas postponed until next month a hearing in an assault case involving two NFL players and two other men accused of severely beating a man at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub the weekend of the Pro Bowl. (AP Photo/John McCoy,File) (John McCoy)LAS VEGAS — (AP) — A judge in Las Vegas postponed until next month a hearing in an assault case involving two NFL players and two other men accused of severely beating a man at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub the weekend of the Pro Bowl. Kamara played in the Feb. 6 Pro Bowl game before he was arrested, and Young and Harris were arrested the following day.
wftv.comThe Latest: Sackmaster T.J. Watt wins top defensive player
(AP Photo/Ed Zurga) (Ed Zurga)INGLEWOOD, Calif. — (AP) — The Latest on NFL awards:T.J. Watt has made it a brother act for AP Defensive Player of the Year. Watt, a unanimous All-Pro selection this season, follows his brother, who was the top defensive player in 2012, ’14 and ’15 with Houston. Last month, the defensive coordinator for the Cowboys and former head coach in Atlanta told other teams interested in hiring him to guide them that he was going nowhere. He was one of 12 assistants to get a selection, but second place was far back: Buffalo defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier with four. A defensive coordinator for Seattle’s Super Bowl champion for the 2013 season, Quinn turned around a unit in Dallas.
wftv.comCincinnati Zoo names baby penguin after Bengals quarterback ahead of Super Bowl
Cincinnati Zoo names baby penguin after Bengals quarterback ahead of Super Bowl Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the football during the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is paying tribute to a Bengals star just days before the team is slated to face the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI. >> Read more trending newsAccording to WHIO-TV, the attraction announced Tuesday that it has named a baby penguin after quarterback Joe Burrow. “Meet ‘Cup O’ Joe Burrow,’ our newest penguin chick!” the zoo captioned a photo of the adorable new arrival in a Facebook post. “Joe Burrow is invited to meet his namesake any time that’s convenient!” the release said.
wftv.comRare Tom Brady card fetches $118,000 at auction in Maine
Brady Retirement Reports FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2021, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the team's NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla. Despite reports that he is retiring, Brady has told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he hasn't made up his mind, two people familiar with the details told The Associated Press, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) (Lynne Sladky)SCARBOROUGH, Maine — (AP) — A rare football card featuring Tom Brady in the year he won his first Super Bowl sold for $118,000 at auction in Maine. The 2002 Topps Finest X-Fractor card was one of only 20 featuring the NFL quarterback who'd won his first Super Bowl on Feb. 3, 2002. The winning bidder was identified only as a Brady fan from New England, said Troy Thibodeau from Saco River Auction.
wftv.comAnalysis: Chiefs kicking themselves for not kicking it
The Kansas City Chiefs were so tantalizingly close to the end zone and a third consecutive trip to the Super Bowl that they clean forgot the lessons imparted just two months ago by their division rivals. Both the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers got greedy against the Chiefs, going for touchdowns instead of field goals just before halftime. The Chiefs could have sent Harrison Butker out for a chip shot field goal and a 24-10 halftime cushion over Cincinnati in the AFC championship Sunday, but Kansas City went for the kill shot instead.
news.yahoo.comFormer Knights in the 2021-22 NFL Playoffs: Conference Championship Edition — KnightNews.com
The 2021-22 NFL playoffs began with six former UCF Knights making appearances. Only one of them got to perform in the conference championship round. AdvertisementThat player was Kansas City Chiefs’ defensive back Mike Hughes, who earned First Team All-Conference honors in the American Athletic Conference during his lone 2017 season with the Knights. How did Hughes perform in the AFC Conference Championship game? Harris — who played wide receiver for the Knights from 2018-2020 — has yet to see any playing time for Los Angeles this season.
knightnews.comOn to the Super Bowl: Bengals stun Chiefs with comeback
APTOPIX Bengals Chiefs Football Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 31-yard field goal during overtime in the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24. Matching the biggest comeback in an AFC championship game, the Bengals rallied from an 18-point hole to stun Kansas City 27-24 in overtime Sunday for their first trip to the big game since the 1988 season. The Chiefs won the NFL title for the 2019 season. It was just a great overall team effort.”The other 18-point rally in the AFC championship game came in the 2006 season when Indianapolis beat New England 36-34.
wftv.comMistakes on offense cost Chiefs 3rd straight Super Bowl trip
Making the about-face all the more shocking was that it was the Chiefs' offense that let them down. His quarterback rating was nearly perfect, as was the Kansas City offense, and coach Andy Reid's team built a 21-10 lead and was 30 minutes away from a third straight trip to the Super Bowl. Then the Chiefs' offensive line, which had run over the Bengals in the first half, began letting them down. The Chiefs were fortunate that Harrison Butker, whose 49-yarder sent the Chiefs to overtime with Buffalo, calmly drilled another one from 44 yards to keep their hopes alive of another trip to the Super Bowl. Burrow and the Bengals didn't give Kansas City another chance.
wftv.comBengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl trip
APTOPIX Bengals Chiefs Football Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 31-yard field goal during overtime in the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals erased an 18-point deficit — tying an AFC title game record — to take a late 24-21 lead on McPherson's 52-yarder. The Chiefs opened overtime again with the ball, but Vonn Bell intercepted Mahomes on the third play, and Burrow and the Bengals took over. And now they're heading to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1989 after winning their first playoff overtime game. Mahomes and the Chiefs (14-6) will be left to lament blowing a chance at a third straight Super Bowl appearance.
wftv.comMistakes on offense cost Chiefs 3rd straight Super Bowl trip
The Kansas City Chiefs followed perhaps the greatest 13 seconds in franchise history in the divisional round against the Bills with 13 seconds late in the first half of the AFC title game against Cincinnati that they'd rather just forget. The Bengals took advantage of Kansas City's many mistakes to dig out of a 21-3 hole, force overtime and watch Evan McPherson drill a 31-yard field goal for a 27-24 victory, giving the long-downtrodden franchise its first conference championship in 33 years. “It's definitely disappointing,” said Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns but also had two second-half interceptions, including one in overtime that gave the Bengals the chance to drive for the win.
news.yahoo.comBengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl trip
Evan McPherson kicked a 31-yard field goal in overtime after Joe Burrow kept his cool while leading a furious second-half comeback to get the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years with a 27-24 victory over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game.
Super Bowl-bound Bengals stun Chiefs 27-24 in thrilling AFC Championship OT nail-biter
2022 AFC Championship: Chiefs-Bengals Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks off the field during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. — The Cincinnati Bengals punched their ticket Sunday for Super Bowl LVI after a thrilling 27-24 overtime win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs then fell behind by three in the fourth quarter, requiring a last-second field goal to send the game to overtime. The AFC Championship has only gone into overtime once since 1970, Sports Illustrated reported. Denver scored on a field goal to take the win, advancing to Super Bowl XXI where they fell to the New York Giants, 39–20.
wftv.comKansas City Chiefs cut CB Damon Arnette after Las Vegas arrest
( Ethan Miller/Getty Images)The Kansas City Chiefs released Damon Arnette on Saturday after the cornerback was arrested in Las Vegas on gun and drug charges. In Las Vegas, it is illegal to smoke or consume marijuana outside of a private home, the newspaper reported. pic.twitter.com/V2OeyE8j0d — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 29, 2022Arnette, who spent the last two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, had signed a futures contract with the Chiefs, ESPN reported. https://t.co/X6pn7TpN2h — Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) January 29, 2022According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson Lt. Justin Byers, Arnette was arrested with Markell Surrell, 20, at about 5:45 p.m. PST at the Park MGM casino in Las Vegas, the Review-Journal reported. On Oct. 5, 2021, Yaneth Coromoto Casique sued Arnette in connection with a crash that occurred in 2020.
wftv.comChiefs' Mahomes exudes calm during most stressful moments
Bills Chiefs Football Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates with fans as he walks off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. And yet few of them are able to march downfield with 13 seconds left as calmly as Mahomes did Sunday night. “We have a ton of confidence in what he can do,” Chiefs left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. said. His trainer at Team APEC in Texas, Bobby Stroupe, released the data from the heart-rate monitor that Mahomes was wearing during the Bills game. “Down in here,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, pointing to his heart, "he's gritty and he wants to get after you every opportunity he has.
wftv.comUkranians hopeful Russian invasion will not come to pass
Passers-by in Kyiv show little sign of being intimidated by Russia's ongoing military build-up on the border with Ukraine. Although one man says that "wars are to be expected, especially from Moscow", others believe that Russia will not risk a full-scale invasion, with one Kyivan calling Putin "not quite insane enough" to carry out the threat.
news.yahoo.comMahomes leads Chiefs to 42-21 wild-card romp over Steelers
Patrick Mahomes threw for 404 yards and five touchdowns, Travis Kelce caught a TD pass and threw another one, and the Chiefs sent Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger into his expected retirement with a 42-21 win in the wild-card round of the playoffs Sunday night.
Chiefs roll to record-setting 48-9 victory over Raiders
Patrick Mahomes threw his first two touchdown passes in nearly a month, Clyde Edwards-Helaire added two more scores on the ground, and the Kansas City Chiefs forced five turnovers in rolling to a record-setting 48-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.