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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Sport
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Chiefs Inexplicably Left Off Super Bowl Contender List For 2025
Chiefs Inexplicably Left Off Super Bowl Contender List For 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Apparently, it is easy to forget that just one game of football ago, the Kansas City Chiefs were being talked about as possibly one of the greatest teams ever in football, as they were chasing a third straight Super Bowl win. Advertisement But the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles has seen many fans and media alike jump off the Chiefs bandwagon ahead of the 2025 season. Some have a regression from the 15-2 record, which is low-hanging fruit because achieving that in back-to-back years is a tough feat. The offensive line issues, coupled with the narrative that Patrick Mahomes has "peaked," all contribute to the belief that the Chiefs are done. And now we have Fox Sports' Jason McIntyre, who went listing teams who can win the Super Bowl on The Herd, he only came up with six, and two from the AFC, in the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens. But the Chiefs weren't mentioned. Advertisement Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15).Denny Medley-Imagn Images It is easy to forget that Mahomes has beaten both the Bills and Ravens in the playoffs in the last two seasons, so there's that. However, it appears that the Chiefs' dominant aura has been tarnished by the Super Bowl loss, coupled with the roster weaknesses that many believe will be the catalyst for a poor 2025 season. However surely the Chiefs are at least in the conversation to be Super Bowl winners, right? Having won the AFC for three straight seasons, won two Super Bowls, and been to a third in that time frame, we think the defending conference champs deserve at the very least to be mentioned. Advertisement The Chiefs didn't need more motivation ahead of the new year, but they just got more. Related: Chiefs Urged To Sign Veteran Competition for Camp Related: Isiah Pacheco's Chiefs Starting Role Could Be In Jeopardy This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Sport
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Bills Named Among Genuine Super Bowl Challengers
Bills Named Among Genuine Super Bowl Challengers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Make no mistake about it, the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen in 2025 have to break through in the playoffs. The Bills have the roster, the coaching staff, and an MVP winner at quarterback, while in a division many think they should run through, but the regular season doesn't matter - it's all about the postseason. Advertisement Buffalo came close to Kansas City in the AFC Championship game last season but fell short, and now, the franchise is seen as one of the favorites for the Lombardi Trophy. As such, FS1's Jason McIntyre, in naming his six true Super Bowl contenders on The Herd, only picked two from the AFC: the Baltimore Ravens and the Bills. 'They've been knocking on the door for a few years,' McIntyre said. 'Josh Allen, obviously tremendous. They came up a little short in the playoff game in Kansas City. Buffalo had some self-inflicted wounds trying to pull off the tush push repeatedly, and it failed. The Bills did add Joey Bosa, not a bad pickup. Josh Palmer from the Chargers, but they also have a very favorable schedule, and they've won the last five AFC East titles.' (Mark Konezny-Imagn Images) The Bills have been considered Super Bowl contenders for the last few seasons, but 2025 feels different. There is an expectation not only for Buffalo to make it to the NFL's penultimate game, but win it. Advertisement It is officially gut-check time in Buffalo with Allen coming off the best season of his career, most of the offense has returned, and the defense, which was seen as a major weakness, has been beefed up through free agency and the draft. As such, it is very reasonable to ask, if not now for Buffalo, then when? Related: Bills Sign Receiver Labeled 'Uninspiring Choice' By Analyst Related: Bills Tipped To Still Be 'Undisputed Heavyweights' of AFC East This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lovelytics Sweeps Multiple Honors at Databricks Partner Awards: Enterprise & Emerging Business Unit and Media & Entertainment
ARLINGTON, Va., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lovelytics, a leading data and AI consulting firm, wins two prestigious awards at the 2025 Databricks Data + AI Summit: AMER Enterprise & Emerging Business Unit Partner of the Year and Communications, Media & Entertainment, and Gaming Partner of the Year. The awards spotlight Databricks partners delivering meaningful innovation and impact across industries. Lovelytics stood out for its deep technical expertise, customer-first approach, and proven ability to drive measurable business outcomes with scalable data architectures and applied AI solutions. "This recognition is incredibly meaningful to our team," said Scott Love, CEO of Lovelytics. "Our success is rooted in the strength of our Databricks partnership and a shared belief in the transformative power of data and AI. We've delivered real results, because we've had the right platform, people, and partners. I'm proud of what we've built and even more excited for what's ahead." Across the Americas, Lovelytics has enabled enterprises and emerging businesses to unlock growth through AI and modern data platforms. Highlights of delivered business value include: Hyper-personalized customer experiences and real-time inventory optimization for retail brands; Next-gen content personalization and audience insights for media and gaming companies; Data governance modernization and Unity Catalog implementations with LATAM organizations; AI-driven decision-making at scale for digital-native businesses. Lovelytics earned the Databricks Communications, Media & Entertainment, and Gaming Partner of the Year Award for its work with a leading global streaming platform, where it implemented real-time content personalization and a scalable, cloud-native architecture. The engagement resulted in a 30% reduction in operational costs, 50% increase in Databricks platform adoption, and the performance and scalability to support a flawless experience for a 3-million viewer surge during a major series finale. "We're thrilled to recognize Lovelytics as both the Enterprise & Emerging Business Unit and Communications, Media & Entertainment, and Gaming Partner of the Year," said Jason McIntyre, VP, Partner Development at Databricks. "Through its deep bench of certified Databricks experts and a culture of innovation, Lovelytics has helped enterprise organizations move faster, operate smarter, and unlock new business value with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform." Lovelytics has led the way in delivering impactful solutions across industries at enterprise scale. The awards follow Lovelytics' merger with Nousot and acquisition of LATAM consultancy Datalytics earlier this year, creating the largest Databricks-focused consulting firm. The combined company offers full-lifecycle data capabilities, from strategy to engineering to AI, focused on turning data into outcomes. As demand for modern data platforms and applied AI continues to grow, Lovelytics remains committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible for customers, powered by its people, its strong partnership, and a passion for democratizing data. About Lovelytics Lovelytics is the leading data and AI consulting firm specializing in Databricks. Backed by Databricks Ventures and Interlock Equity, the firm operates across North America, LATAM, and Europe. Learn more at Media Contact: Alexandra Haefele, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Lovelytics Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Rich Eisen: Why Aaron Rodgers & Steelers Will Be Must-Watch Every Week
Aaron Rodgers to sign 1-year deal with Steelers, Will he elevate them this season? | The Herd Aaron Rodgers is planning on signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers after a long offseason. Jason McIntyre discusses the Steelers' ceiling with him behind center, and if Rodgers can lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Sport
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers
Thunder vs. Pacers in NBA Finals, Is the era of the superteam over? | The Herd The NBA will crown a 7th different champion in 7 years, ushering in a new era of parity. Jason McIntyre isn't excited for the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, and asks if the era of the superteam is over.
