Joe Burrow spotted on late-night NYC outing with model Olivia Ponton as dating rumors fly
Burrow and Ponton, who've been the subject of romance buzz since last December, had a late night on Friday, as they were seen entering an apartment building around 3 a.m. in photos obtained by The Post.
The pair hit up several different hotspots and were attached at the hip all night, according to TMZ Sports.
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4 Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton are spotted together in New York City on Friday, June 20, 2025.
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4 Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton are spotted together in New York City on Friday, June 20, 2025.
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Burrow was in town for Fanatics Fest, where the 28-year-old appeared on a panel and competed in the Fanatics Games — and went viral for his off-target MLB pitching attempts.
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Ponton, 23, who lives in New York, was also with former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne and her sister, Julz Dunne, as seen in another snapshot.
4 (L-R) Olivia Dunne and Olivia Ponton Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton in in New York City on Friday, June 20, 2025.
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Both Dunne and Ponton are Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models — and Dunne is friends with Burrow, who won the 2019 Heisman Trophy while playing for the Tigers.
Last month, Ponton and Burrow made waves on social media when they were spotted in the same circle in Miami for the Formula 1 race.
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The two-time Pro Bowler and the Victoria's Secret model were first linked when Ponton reported a burglary at Burrow's Ohio home last December, and reportedly identified herself as one of Burrow's employees.
4 Joe Burrow speaks onstage during Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 at Javits Center on June 21, 2025 in New York City.
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No one was injured, but the home was ransacked, according to a report provided by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
The break-in was a part of a string of robberies targeting high-profile athletes, including Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
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