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Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Star power stepped up to the plate for the 2025 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game
Star power stepped up to the plate for the 2025 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game From hitmakers to heavy hitters, star power stepped up to the plate for the 2025 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday. Atlanta's own Jermaine Dupri faced off against three-time Atlanta Braves All-Star Javy Lopez, as they each managed their star-studded rosters through the five-inning exhibition game. Advertisement Former Atlanta Falcon and ESPN analyst Harry Douglas was one of several Atlanta natives on the American League team. 'You have so many people that grew up here in the city of Atlanta and call this place home. So, to be able to have us on one squad representing the city on one can't ask for anything better,' Douglas told Channel 2's Brittany Kleinpeter. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Douglas's teammate and ESPN sports anchor Elle Duncan said having the All-Star Game back in Atlanta means a lot to her. 'It's great to have this here at Truist Park, to see our Braves… an opportunity to host something they should've hosted a few years ago — so it's cool and full circle,' said Duncan. Advertisement Other celebrities who took part in Saturday's exhibition included two-time Olympian and gold medalist Jordan Chiles; Atlanta native and hip-hop star Quavo; Latin music superstars Eladio Carrión, Young Miko, Myke Towers, and Wisin; comedian, actor, and entrepreneur Druski; Fear of God founder Jerry Lorenzo; Olympic softball gold medalists Jennie Finch and Natasha Watley; and MLB legend and 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee CC Sabathia. The American League team beat the National League team 17 to 15. TRENDING STORIES: [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
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Former Atlanta Falcons WR Says Penix Jr. Resembles Matthew Stafford
Former Atlanta Falcons WR Says Penix Jr. Resembles Matthew Stafford originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver has stated that he and the coaching staff believe Michael Penix Jr. bears a resemblance to Matthew Stafford. Advertisement Former Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas recently stated that he thinks Michael Penix Jr. reminds the Falcons of Super Bowl-winning quarterback Matthew Stafford on his show, Get Up. Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. throws the ball at Falcons mandatory mini-camp. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Douglas would say, 'I think one of the things that really alerted this coaching staff to draft him is that he reminded them of Matthew Stafford. He has this entire offseason to be the number one guy. If they can get Kyle Pitts to buy in, this will be a scary offense." Falcons fans are excited to see what the future holds for Atlanta. The excitement surrounding the team is primarily due to Michael Penix Jr. being named the starting quarterback to begin the 2025 season. League officials must have been excited about what he can do as well, by giving the Falcons several primetime games. Advertisement A re-tooled defense, drama at the quarterback position (at least to the public's untrained eye), and a deep draft class, as well as some intriguing UDFA's, make for some great storylines that have yet to be written. Douglas also believes that Penix Jr. and Pitts have already developed chemistry that could propel them into the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Pitts comes into the season needing to have a very productive year, being that it is a contract year. Whether he remains with the Atlanta Falcons after this season will be dependent on whether the targets are there for him to showcase his "generational talent" label when coming out of the University of Florida. Related: No Gaps, Only Goals For The Atlanta Falcons In 2025 Related: Is Falcons DB Clark Phillips III A Crucial Piece Of The Puzzle On Defense? This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chiefs' 2025 'Standard' Doesn't Change After Super Bowl Blowout
Chiefs' 2025 'Standard' Doesn't Change After Super Bowl Blowout originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Kansas City Chiefs are no longer seen as surefire Super Bowl contenders, unlike they were in previous years, following the beatdown at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles. Advertisement With question marks on the offensive line and at receiver, coupled with Travis Kelce's ability to bounce back in his 13th season, some have jumped off the Chiefs' bandwagon, thinking this team is no longer what it used to be. However, just because that is the feeling, it doesn't mean the standards we expect from them have changed. For former NFL receiver Harry Douglas, despite last year's failure, the standards must remain just as high as ever. "The standard in Kansas City is Super Bowl or bust," Douglas said on ESPN's GetUp. "So if they do not win a Super Bowl, yes, that season is a failure. That's not saying Patrick Mahomes as a quarterback is a failure, we understand his body of work, but the only thing they're searching for, especially coming off a loss last year in the Super Bowl, where Mahomes got sacked six times, yes, it is deemed a failure. If they don't win the Super Bowl in Kansas City, it's a failure." Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15).Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Is it really Super Bowl or bust? Advertisement We think so. There is still ample talent on this roster on both sides of the ball that gives us confidence in picking the Chiefs to make the playoffs, and as we know, once there, the shadow of Mahomes and Co. looms large over every other AFC team. Some aren't sold on the Chiefs in 2025, but despite that, winning the Super Bowl remains the only standard by which we can measure their success. Yes, the roster might not be as potent, and last year's Super Bowl loss might have tarnished their aura, but the standard that we and everyone hold them to means that anything other than a Super Bowl win will be seen as a colossal failure in the 2025 season. Advertisement Related: Smart-Enough Travis Kelce Takes Good-Natured Needle From Chiefs Coach Related: Denver Broncos Believe They're Better Than Dynastic Kansas City Chiefs in AFC West Rivalry This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
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Former NFL Executive Says Pittsburgh Steelers Will Be 'Irrelevant' By Thanksgiving
Former NFL Executive Says Pittsburgh Steelers Will Be 'Irrelevant' By Thanksgiving originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Steelers are going all-in for 2025, as showcased by signing 42-year old quarterback Aaron Rodgers, coming off a less-than-successful tenure with the New York Jets. Advertisement Another former Jet, a front office member, doesn't have high hopes for Rodgers' tenure in Pittsburgh. Former Jets general manager and current ESPN analyst Mike Tannenbaum had a bold prediction on Thursday, stating that Rodgers and the Steelers would be irrelevant by Thanksgiving. "I'll make a bold prediction, Greeny. I think Aaron Rodgers is gonna be irrelevant by Thanksgiving. Irrelevant," Tannenbaum said on ESPN's Get Up on Thursday morning.. "A non-playoff team, a 42-year-old quarterback who's a legend that's going off into the sunset. ... And I think by the end of this season we're going to be talking about a massive transition." Tannenbaum's take was not one that his ESPN colleague, former NFL wideout Harry Douglas, could get behind. "Yeah, this is one of the craziest things I think I've ever heard Mike Tannenbaum say. When you look at, for the last five years, the Pittsburgh Steelers have never been irrelevant (around) Thanksgiving. So I just think it's insane," Douglas said. Advertisement The Steelers open the season against Rodgers and Tannenbaum's former team the Jets, followed by their home opener against the Seattle Seahawks, who traded their star wide receiver DK Metcalf to the Steelers this offseason. Pittsburgh then travels up to New England to take on the Patriots, then head overseas to match up with the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin. ... all part of a march away from - it is hoped - irrelevance. Related: Early Reviews Are in on Steelers' New Connection Related: Antonio Brown Wanted on Attempted Murder Charge, Per Report This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
