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USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Kansas City Chiefs stars are predicted to have their jersey numbers retired down the road
The Kansas City Chiefs have enjoyed significant success with two iconic offensive players on their roster. The legendary careers of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have already had writers and critics looking ahead to their eventual jersey retirements. CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin recently published an article predicting that NFL jersey numbers are on track to be retired, with Kelce and Mahomes at the forefront. "Mahomes is entering his eighth season as the Kansas City Chiefs' starting quarterback in 2025, but he's accomplished more in seven years than most signal-callers dream of achieving." wrote Benjamin, "A three-time Super Bowl champion and the face of an ongoing dynasty, his only issue is that the Chiefs have already retired 10 numbers, prompting owner Clark Hunt to forecast an even stricter policy for the practice." Mahomes and Kelce have three Super Bowl titles and are often tied together in terms of legacy. The article reinforces that notion, with Kelce's No. 87 destined to join No. 15 for retirement. "If the Chiefs honor the man who threw the passes for their dynasty, they'll almost surely do the same for the man who caught so many of them," wrote Benjamin, "Like Mahomes, Kelce is one of, if not the, best of his time." As the two stars enter another training camp ahead of the new season, they will focus on expanding their impressive career resumes.
Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Patrick Mahomes Doesn't Hesitate to Name Greatest Pass-Rusher He's Ever Faced
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. It's no secret that there's some bad blood between AFC West rivals the Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs. In fact, just last season several Raiders players mocked Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes with a Kermit the frog puppet with his signature curly hair and dressed in his No. 15 jersey (many have said Mahomes sounds like Kermit over the years). And while Vegas may be one of, if not Kansas City's top rival, that doesn't mean there's not mutual respect between the star players on both teams. Speaking with ESPN last week, Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby had some high praise for the Chiefs—and Mahomes specifically—while also anointing himself as the top pass-rusher in the NFL, according to Pro Football Talk. "It's ultimate respect when it comes to [the Chiefs]," Crosby said. "They've earned it. They've won three Super Bowls, they've got the best quarterback in football. But for us, as a pass-rusher, I'm going against the best quarterback. For me, I believe I'm the best pass-rusher in the world, so every time we match up it's a match made in heaven." Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs stands for the national anthem before Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs stands for the national anthem before Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, NFL: Bill Cowher Doesn't Hold Back on Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Expectations During his appearance on "Up & Adams" on Monday, Mahomes returned the favor. The two-time MVP was asked who the best pass-rusher he ever faced was, and he didn't hesitate to throw Crosby's name out there. "I think he's sacked me the most out of anyone I've ever played against," Mahomes said. "To me, he's the best pass-rusher that I've played against — and no offense to any other pass-rushers, just putting it out there. "But he is the best one that I've went up against because he goes out there and he gives you the effort, he has the moves, and he has the skill. I think it's hard to have all three of those and do that year in and year out." 'To me, he's the best pass rusher I've played against' Patrick Mahomes with the highest praise for Maxx Crosby 🙌@heykayadams | @PatrickMahomes @CrosbyMaxx — Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) July 7, 2025 More NFL: Steelers Acquire New Pro Bowl Weapon for QB Aaron Rodgers Since his rookie year in 2019, Crosby is tied with Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter for the fifth-most sacks (59.5) and seventh-most sack yardage (425.5) in the NFL. In his 12 career games against Mahomes head-to-head, Crosby has totaled 59 pressures, 41 hurries, 40 tackles, 12 QB hits, six sacks and one pass defensed, per Pro Football Focus. The Chiefs are 10-2 in those games, and Mahomes has averaged 297 yards passing per game along with 27 total touchdowns and four interceptions with an average passer rating of 105.5.
Irish Daily Mirror
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Lions injury update issued by Andy Farrell as star heads for X-ray
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has provided an update on Elliot Daly after the England ace was forced off due to injury during Wednesday's victory over Queensland Reds. Farrell's team scored eight tries as they swept aside the Super Rugby side with a commanding second-half performance in Brisbane. Tommy Freeman bagged two tries, while Andrew Porter, Duhan van der Merwe, Maro Itoje, Jac Morgan, Huw Jones, and Garry Ringrose all added to the tally. The resounding win signalled a promising improvement for the Lions following their victory over Western Force and loss to Argentina, with Welsh star Morgan being named player of the match. However, the triumph was overshadowed by worrying scenes later in the game when Daly was seen clutching his arm in pain after failing to properly execute a tackle. The England international - who was a last-minute addition to the starting line-up after Hugo Keenan withdrew due to illness - received medical attention after the heavy collision just past the hour mark, reports Wales Online. However, just five minutes later, a visibly upset Daly left the field, his reaction sparking concern among Lions fans. After the match, Farrell spoke to Sky Sports and shared that the 32 year old was off for an X-ray to assess his injury. "He's pretty sore in there," the head coach remarked. "We'll get him an X-ray. "It looks like he's taken a knock to his forearm there, so fingers crossed for him." Daly's future on this year's Lions tour now hangs in the balance, as a serious injury could force him to follow Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams in flying home from Australia. If Keenan doesn't recover from his illness, it seems likely that Scotland's Blair Kinghorn will don the No. 15 shirt for the upcoming match against the Waratahs on Saturday. Neither Kinghorn nor Keenan have had a run-out for the Lions this summer, despite being tipped as top choices for the full-back position in Australia. When asked about his preparations for the first Test against Australia, Farrell commented: "Of course you have thoughts, but again you need to be open-minded enough. "I think it's just Hugo and Blair that haven't played now. I think some lads today were desperate for another crack to get out there again. "A lot of lads have put their hands up really well and may the competition continue."
San Francisco Chronicle
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- San Francisco Chronicle
Josef Newgarden fastest in final Indy 500 practice. Takuma Sato and other contenders have problems
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josef Newgarden spent the final 2-hour practice for the Indianapolis 500 on Friday carving through a track full of cars. He'll have to do the same thing when it counts on Sunday. The two-time defending Indy 500 winner, who will start in the last row as punishment for an illegally modified part found during qualifying, had the fastest lap of the 2-hour final practice on Carb Day at 225.687 mph. Teammate Will Power, who will also start at the back, was fifth while fellow Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin was just 27th on the chart. 'We have the tools and the people to battle to the front,' Newgarden said, 'which is what we plan to do.' McLaughlin, whose car did not have the offending part and escaped Team Penske punishments, will start 10th after wrecking his primary car in practice last Sunday. His fastest lap in the final session of practice was just 221.675 mph. 'I know we have fast cars,' McLaughlin said. 'Everyone feels that way, as well.' The final opportunity to put cars on the track before race day, when a grandstand sellout is expected to produce a crowd of more than 350,000 people, turned out to be an eventful one for Rahal Letterman Lanigan and several other teams. Graham Rahal, who struggled just to make the 33-card field, only got about 40 minutes of practice in before a mechanical issue produced a puff of smoke and fluid out the back of the No. 15 car. He wound up going to the garage area early. 'It just seems like we've always been behind and things keep happening,' said Rahal, whose team was still trying to diagnose the problem. 'We can't get caught up here. The car was better today, a lot better. ... It is what it is at this stage. You just got to go.' Two-time winner Takuma Sato, who will start for RLL in the middle of the front row, also failed to make it to the end. He pulled his car behind a wall and waited for time to run out on the session before his team began to troubleshoot his problems. Ryan Hunter-Reay's session quite literally went up in smoke. Fire erupted out the back of the No. 23 car, which had been eighth-quickest in practice, and the 2014 race winner had to quickly escape from the vehicle as the emergency crew arrived. 'I had a methanol fire back in 2003, and I just remember what went on there and that same kind of feeling. So after I felt a liquid or whatever it was — it could have been some kind of fire-retardant liquid — it just started to smoke more and more.' Hunter-Reay wasn't sure the extent of the damage to the rear of the car or what it could mean for his race. 'I hope it's not a hybrid deal because Jack (Harvey) earlier in the week had a hybrid melt down on him,' Hunter-Reay said. 'But yeah, that caught my attention. When it fills up with smoke in fourth gear, something is seriously wrong.' Rookie pole-sitter Robert Shwartzman spent long stretches in his pit box as Prema Racing tried to get his car working better in traffic; Colton Herta, who went to a backup car after his crash last Saturday, had trouble with his brake systems; Ed Carpenter's hybrid system had to be replaced because it wasn't working properly; and 2016 winner Alexander Rossi went to the garage just 30 minutes into practice because of water that suddenly began leaking from the back of his car. The result was a busy Gasoline Alley just 48 hours before the green flag for 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.' 'I think the car has been good and we were happy with where we were in practice Monday,' said Rossi, who will start on the outside of the fourth row. 'But that's what Carb Day is for, to find issues like this.' ___
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
MobileX Hits Top Gear at the Indy 500 with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Joins Forces with RLL as Official Wireless Partner at the Famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MobileX, the most customizable wireless service designed to save consumers money, has joined Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) team as the Official Wireless Partner for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 this Sunday, May 25. For MobileX, this marks a bold new chapter in its motorsports portfolio as it continues to align with high-performance teams and events that embody speed, precision and innovation. Much like the Indy 500 pushes the limits of engineering and endurance, MobileX is redefining what's possible in wireless, delivering smarter, more flexible service that helps customers pay only for what they use, never more than $24.88/month.* "MobileX is built for performance, on the track and in the marketplace," said Peter Adderton, Founder and CEO of MobileX. "The Indy 500 is more than just a race, it's a celebration of technology, endurance and pushing limits — the same principles that drive us to redefine wireless. We're thrilled to team up with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and support three incredibly talented drivers in one of the most watched sporting events in the world." MobileX branding will appear on RLL's No. 15, No. 30, and No. 45 Hondas — driven by Graham Rahal, Devlin DeFrancesco and Louis Foster, respectively — as the team takes on the most iconic race in American motorsports this weekend. "We are excited MobileX chose to partner with RLL at the world's largest single day sporting event, forging a dynamic connection with millions of passionate fans across the globe," said Bobby Rahal, team co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing with David Letterman and Mike Lanigan. With more than a century of history and global fanfare, the Indy 500 remains one of the most prestigious motorsport events in the world. Known as The Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the race draws over 300,000 fans to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway and millions more tuning in worldwide. The 2025 Indianapolis 500 will air live on FOX beginning at 10:00 am ET on Sunday, May 25. For more information on MobileX, please visit For more information about RLL, visit *Prices do not include applicable taxes and government surcharges. About MobileXHeadquartered in Orange County, California, MobileX is the world's most customizable mobile carrier delivering the ultimate in choice and cost control. MobileX is a unique service that uses artificial intelligence to predict how much data customers need, delivering a dramatic reduction in cost while ensuring reliable speed and service. MobileX was founded by Peter Adderton, who also founded both Boost Mobile and Digital Turbine. For more information, please visit About Rahal Letterman Lanigan RacingRahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, based in Zionsville, Ind., is co-owned by three-time IndyCar Champion and 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal, former CBS Late Show host David Letterman and Mi-Jack co-owner Mike Lanigan. In 2025, the team will compete in its 34th year of competition and will attempt to add to its 30 Indy car wins – including the 2004 Indy 500 from pole with Buddy Rice and the 2020 Indy 500 with Takuma Sato -- their 37 poles, 112 podium finishes and 1992 series championship. The team also competed in the American Le Mans Series from 2009-2013 as BMW Team RLL where they won both the Manufacturer and Team Championships in the GT category in 2010 and swept all three GT titles in 2011 - Manufacturer, Team and Driver. In 2012, the team finished second in the Team Championship and third in the Manufacturer Championship and in 2013, the team finished second in the Driver, Team and Manufacturer Championship. From 2014 to 2021, BMW Team RLL competed in the GTLM class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with a two-car program. In 2022, BMW M Team RLL competed in the GTD PRO class in IMSA while simultaneously ramping up for a two-car program in the much-anticipated GTP class in IMSA for 2023. In total, the team has earned 24 wins – including the 2019 and 2020 Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance races, 30 poles and 103 podium finishes prior to the start of the 2025 season. BMW M Team RLL highlights also include second-place finishes in the Manufacturer, Team and Driver championships in 2015 and 2017 and being named the 2020 Michelin North American Endurance Champions. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Mobile X Global, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
