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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Gisele Bündchen cast spells for Tom Brady's NFL wins? Shocking rituals revealed
Tom Brady's success had a hidden element. His former wife, Gisele Bundchen, played a key role (Getty Images) Tom Brady may be widely regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time, but behind his legendary NFL success was a force many fans never saw coming: Gisele Bündchen's spiritual intuition. During their marriage, the Brazilian supermodel played a unique and often overlooked role in Brady's career—not just as his wife and the mother of his children, but as his personal guide in spiritual energy and ritual practices. Gisele Bündchen's spiritual control over Tom Brady Tom Brady once opened up about his pre-game superstitions, and surprisingly, he credited Gisele's influence. "I've learned a lot from my wife over the years. She's about the power of intention, believing that things really are going to happen," he said. According to Brady, Gisele would create altars for him before games, complete with photos of their children, healing stones, and protective charms. 'So she put together a little altar for me that I could bring with pictures of my kids, and I have these special stones, healing stones, protection stones, and she has me wear a necklace, takes these drops she makes, and say all these mantras. I stopped questioning her a long time ago. 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 ' Tom Brady opens up about his superstitious wife Gisele, 'protection stones' Spiritual forecasts that mirrored NFL outcomes Gisele didn't just offer vague spiritual support—she made specific forecasts that often aligned with Brady's performance. Before the Patriots' dramatic win over the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, she told him it would be his year. It was. In contrast, ahead of the 2015 season, she warned it wouldn't go well. The Patriots lost in the AFC Championship. In 2016, she again foresaw victory, and Brady delivered with one of the greatest comebacks in Super Bowl history against the Falcons. She also had a sense for the effort required. 'In 2019, she told me that success was still possible, but I'd have to work harder for it,' Brady recalled. Throughout their time together, Gisele playfully referred to herself as a 'witch,' casting positive energy and asking only that he trust the process—and her. While skeptics may brush off the idea of healing stones and chants, Brady never did. 'I stopped questioning her a long time ago,' he admitted. Their partnership was a blend of love, mutual respect, and faith—both emotional and spiritual. Even after their divorce, it's hard to ignore just how deeply Gisele's influence ran during Brady's years on top. Also Read: 'Pushback from the kids':Gisele Bündchen faced backlash from her own kids over strict parenting after Tom Brady divorce So while the stats speak to Brady's greatness, it turns out there may have been something mystical—and very real—guiding him along the way. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Yahoo! Sports analyst ranks Chiefs Patrick Mahomes as the top QB going into 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs are once again considered contenders heading into the 2025 season, and Patrick Mahomes remains a key player in the franchise's success. Following an uncharacteristic 2024 season that saw the two-time league MVP not make the Pro Bowl, Mahomes was still selected as the top quarterback going into 2025 by Yahoo! Sports. NFL analyst Nate Tice made the call to rank Mahomes over reigning league MVP Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson. The Chiefs won the AFC Championship game for the third consecutive season and were a victory away from completing the first Super Bowl three-peat in NFL history. Mahomes finished 2024 with 3,928 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Last season was his first as a starter without 4,000 passing yards. The Chiefs' offense has been vocal throughout offseason workouts about being more explosive and scoring big points in 2025. Mahomes will likely see a resurgent performance this season with the potential for a third career MVP award.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Travis Kelce drops pounds, and George Kittle can't help but notice his offseason commitment
George Kittle's honest take on Travis Kelce's weight loss (USA TODAY NETWORK) After enduring a tough Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Travis Kelce isn't shying away from the fact that 2024 wasn't his best. The Kansas City Chiefs' veteran tight end, who briefly flirted with the idea of retirement, ultimately chose to return—motivated by more than just another shot at glory. Determined to bounce back stronger, Kelce has committed himself to growth both as a player and as a leader. George Kittle gets real about Travis Kelce's new shape Travis Kelce's numbers last season reflected a noticeable dip. With just 823 receiving yards and three touchdowns, it marked his lowest output since his rookie year—a time when he was barely involved in the offense. Even in the playoffs, the usually dominant tight end managed only 58 yards combined in the AFC Championship and Super Bowl, though he did snag two touchdowns. By Kelce's standards, that performance wasn't enough. Determined to regain his edge, Kelce took a different approach this offseason—shedding some weight in an effort to enhance his agility and longevity. While reports claimed he dropped as much as 25 pounds, Kelce clarified that the number wasn't quite that dramatic, though he did admit he's lighter than he was last season. His leaner look hasn't gone unnoticed. San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, who co-hosts Tight End University alongside Kelce, addressed the chatter with high praise. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo 'I'm pretty sure one of the Super Bowls they won, I saw him the previous offseason and he was like 280 pounds,' Kittle said on ESPN. 'I think he was first-team All-Pro and won a Super Bowl, so he's going to be ready for the season regardless of what it is. He does look great right now.' Despite his 'down year,' Kelce still led the Chiefs in receiving yards and remained a vital piece of the puzzle that brought them back to another Super Bowl. It's this kind of consistency that defines his legacy. With seven consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and five Super Bowl appearances under his belt, Kelce has already cemented his place as one of the NFL 's all-time greats. Whether or not the slimmer frame translates into peak performance again, one thing's certain—Travis Kelce isn't done yet. He's reloading, not retreating. And that could spell trouble for defenses in 2025. Also Read: Travis Kelce channels inner professor at Tight End University, where Taylor Swift joined the Chiefs TE for support Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Vital' Bills Cash In On Josh Allen's Prime With Super Bowl Triumph
'Vital' Bills Cash In On Josh Allen's Prime With Super Bowl Triumph originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Make no mistake about it, the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen are running out of time to get that elusive Super Bowl win. Advertisement Having been around the rim for the past handful of seasons, the Bills only have two AFC Championship appearances to show for Allen's time as a both were lost. A common theme has been the Kansas City Chiefs, who have ended Buffalo's season on four consecutive occasions, which leaves many wondering when the Bills will finally slay their bogeyman. But after a positive offseason that saw Allen acquire more weapons and a defense that feels overhauled with new pass rushers and corners, this is starting to feel like Buffalo's year. And for Fox Sports' Ben Arthur, in using one word to describe Buffalo's offseason, he landed on "vital." Advertisement "Losers of four straight playoff games to the Chiefs, the Bills must figure out how to get over the hump to reach a Super Bowl," Arthur writes. "The pressure in Buffalo has ramped up with Josh Allen, in his prime, coming off an MVP season." Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) reacts after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2024 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium.© Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Yes, this feels like Buffalo's best chance at Super Bowl glory, but with that comes a pressure Allen and head coach Sean McDermott haven't had yet. There is an expectation now, with Allen the defending MVP winner, most of his weapons have returned, so too his offensive line, with the only bugaboo being James Cook and his contract situation. Get that sorted, and the Bills are off to the races. Advertisement But this is a race that in 2025, they are under more pressure than ever to win. Can they do it? Related: Bills' Spending Spree Labeled Best Decision of Offseason Related: Tyreek Hill Unleashes New Rant Against 'Bunch of (Expletives)' Buffalo Bills This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Buffalo Bills training camp preview: Quarterbacks
The Buffalo Bills are moving into their next major offseason phase in due time: Training camp. The Bills will kick off their 2025 training camp on July 23 at St. John Fisher University. As with every offseason, Bills Wire will examine each position group ahead of this pivotal time on the football calendar. Today's training camp preview will focus on Buffalo's quarterback situation. Our 2025 quarterback preview can be found below: At the top The Bills start and end with Josh Allen. Period. The 2024 NFL MVP completed a monstrous campaign last season, compiling 41 total touchdowns (28 passing, 12 rushing, and 1 receiving). He established a career-best 1.2-percent interception ratio. Allen tied for the league lead in QBR rating with Lamar Jackson. All told, Allen went 307-of-483 for 3,731 passing yards. Allen added 531 rushing yards on 102 carries. Allen's highlights were crazy to consider. He had a six-touchdown game versus the Los Angeles Rams. He was the first quarterback in NFL history to throw a touchdown, catch a touchdown, and rush for a touchdown in a game. Multiple times, the Bills put the weight of the team on Allen's back, and each time, he met the challenge. Depth chart It's difficult to imagine anyone else behind center of this team. If Allen were to miss substantial time, it would likely be the demise of the Bills' season. Short-term, though, Buffalo believes they have solid options to get by. Mitchell Trubisky slots in as the No. 2 quarterback on the roster. While he does not have the arm of Allen, Trubisky can run offensive coordinator Joe Brady's offense if called upon. He is mobile enough to run a similar scheme without the offense taking a massive detour from their core play-calling. Mike White and Shane Buechele round out the quarterback room. White is a journeyman quarterback who found his way onto Bills highlight film when Matt Milano crushed him as the New York Jets' quarterback. White does, however, have some experience, going 2-5 as a starter for the Jets early in his career. Buechele projects as a camp arm and a practice squad candidate. In 2025... As challenging as it may be, Allen may need to produce even more if the Bills are to take that final step toward the Super Bowl. While Allen's postseason heroics have been nothing short of amazing, they have gone for naught as the Bills still have failed to get past the AFC Championship game.
