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Ciara Reacts As Russell Wilson Gets Released By The Broncos

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Ciara and Russell Wilson are a power couple that continues to support one another. Whether it be Wilson’s football career or Ciara’s ventures in music, the two are always there for each other. However, this past year has been especially difficult due to Wilson’s struggles out in Denver. Overall, the Broncos have been bad with him under center, and head coach Sean Payton has been lamenting a change. Everyone knew his days in Denver were numbered, and yesterday, they announced that he would be released.

This was not a big surprise to anyone. Now, Wilson is owed a whole lot of money, and he will be able to go to the team of his choice. There aren’t a ton of teams in need of his services, although there is probably at least one franchise that wants him. That said, he took to Instagram yesterday to thank the fans out in Denver. “Over these last two years, you have welcoming my family and me with open arms and have embraced us as members of the Denver community,” Wilson wrote. “This city will always hold a special place in my heart. Our family grew here, we made countless memories and friendships, and formed relationships that will last a lifetime.”

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Ciara Speaks

Ciara hopped into the comments section where she reacted to the news. “One of One! My greatest inspiration! I love you,” she wrote. Needless to say, she doesn’t seem to be too worried about her husband’s fall off. Instead, she is being supportive, and you have to love to see it. Now, NFL fans will be looking forward to the upcoming free agency session. There is no telling where Russ will go, and there is a slight chance his career may just be over. Only time will tell if this is the case.

Let us know which team you think Russ should go to, in the comments section below. Also, does he belong in the Hall Of Fame? Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always keep you informed on your favorite athletes.

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Jason Kelce In Tears While Announcing His Retirement

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Jason Kelce has been a huge presence in the NFL over the last decade and a half. However, he has become an even bigger star thanks to the podcasting world. He has been doing a show with his brother Travis called New Heights and fans tune in every week to hear their insights on the NFL weekend. Moreover, the show reached new heights (pun fully intended) in 2023 thanks to Travis’ relationship with Taylor Swift. Swifties would tune into the show every week just to hear if she was mentioned.

As for Jason and his NFL career, fans knew his time was winding down. After losing in the Super Bowl, some felt like that could have been his last hoorah. However, he decided to come back this year knowing the roster would be similar. Unfortunately, the Eagles could not get it done down the stretch. This eventually led to the team going out in the Wild Card round to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Subsequently, there was all sorts of speculation that Kelce would retire. While he refused to make a definitive statement at first, he finally came around and revealed his decision today.

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Jason Kelce Bids Farewell

In the video above, you can see Kelce get quite emotional about his career and what he has gone through over the years. There were a few times during his announcement when he burst into tears and needed to collect himself. During his time with the Eagles, he won a Super Bowl and was consistently graded as one of the best centers in the league. He will likely be headed to the Hall of Fame, and his brother will be soon behind him. It is a bittersweet moment for Eagles fans and it most certainly marks the end of an era.

Let us know what you thought of Kelce and his career, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes.

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Who Is Duke Riley? Keke Palmer’s Rumored New Boo

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Keke Palmer recently sparked dating rumors a few months after her public break-up with the father of her child. While the gossip is still unconfirmed at this time, several social media posts seem to indicate that the Nope actress is seeing Miami Dolphins linebacker Duke Riley. While many football fans are acutely aware of Riley’s credentials, a number of Palmer’s core base may not be familiar with the LSU alumnus. Here’s a brief look into what we know of Riley and the alleged relationship between the NFL player and Keke Palmer.

Duke Riley Joined The Miami Dolphins In 2021

While he may not be a household name, Duke Riley has been with the Dolphins for several years. If he and Keke Palmer are in fact an item, they could be following in the A-lister footsteps of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, whose shared romance was the focus of a great deal of NFL attention this past football season. Before signing with the Dolphins, the Louisiana-born athlete played for the Atlanta Falcons and then the Philadelphia Eagles. The dating rumors began to circulate social media after a few fans shared a chance encounter with Keke Palmer online, with some eagle-eyed users spotting Riley in the background.

Shortly thereafter, Palmer shared a video to her Instagram which showed her vibing out to Duke Riley’s rap song “Smooth Like Hitch.” In the video, a fully-done-up Keke can be seen mouthing the flirtatious lyrics to the song, including lines like “I got money, you can call a n**** Mitch. I got hoes, and I’m smooth like I’m Hitch. And I know I can take a n**** b****. I got money, I got cars, I got clothes, I got hoes.”

The Linebacker Recently Launched A Music Career

Though he is best known for his work in the NFL, Duke Riley also has dreams of making it as a recording artist. His track “Smooth Like Hitch” has been popping due in part to Keke Palmer’s support of the single, though Riley currently has plans to release a slew of new tunes for his fans. The linebacker also serves as the co-owner of Rich Mind Studios, where artists can record, mix, and master their vocals in New Orleans.

Similarly, Keke Palmer has carved her niche primarily through her silver screen endeavors, although she also commands a thriving music career. If the duo truly share a romantic involvement, strategically featuring on each other’s tracks could constitute a savvy crossover move, echoing the footsteps of renowned musical power couples like Jay-Z and Beyonce, Big Sean and Jhene Aiko, and Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz.

The Baller-Turned-Rapper Is Also A Committed Father

Keke Palmer’s recent tumultuous split from her child’s father, Darius Jackson, has resulted in the Hustlers actress gaining temporary legal and physical custody of their son. In contrast, Duke Riley possesses extensive experience in single parenthood, having fathered two sons and a daughter with his ex-partners. With any luck, the blended family will be able to come together harmoniously and create a warm welcoming environment. For now, all fans can do is sit back and wait for confirmation that the so-called romance is even moving forward.

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Antonio Brown Uses Nicki Minaj’s Butt To Roast Kenny Pickett

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Antonio Brown is one of the more unique personalities when it comes to social media. Overall, the former NFL star loves to get into some shenanigans. After all, it was something he did while at the tail end of his NFL career. Had he not engaged in these antics, he could probably have been the best wide receiver ever. However, he is now on Twitter spewing hatred towards the players he doesn’t like. Furthermore, there have been times when he has crossed the line with the likes of Tom Brady.

On top of all of this, he has been downplaying the potential effects of CTE. He has even said that he wants to start his own network of sorts, called CTESPN. It is clever, but some find it to be in poor taste. Regardless of how you may feel about Brown, he is never going to stop doing things that will enrage his haters. He loves to cross the line, and today, he came close to doing just that. A video of Nicki Minaj from her most recent concert began going viral online. In this video, Nicki could be seen bending over and showcasing her butt. Subsequently, a lightbulb went off in AB’s mind, and he made a joke.

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Antonio Brown Gives His Roast

“How ASS is Kenny Pickett,” Brown commented. Of course, Pickett is the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. His time with the team has not been fruitful, and as a former Steeler, AB is not fond of him. Had AB been forced to catch passes from Pickett, it would probably have been disastrous. Thankfully, we will never see how that would have gone.

Whether or not Pickett claps back, remains to be seen. However, when it comes to AB, it is probably to just ignore him rather than feed into it. Let us know what you thought of the diss, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sports world. We will always keep you informed on your favorite athletes.

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Shannon Sharpe Fans Rush To His Defense After Viral Video Leads To More Speculation On His Sexuality

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Shannon Sharpe is someone who has become a massive media personality over the last couple of years. Overall, his success is very well deserved. He is someone who provides interesting analysis, and he never ceases to make people laugh. However, with this success has come a ton of jealousy from people who are supposed to be his peers. As we have seen, numerous comedians and podcast hosts have tried to call Sharpe gay. They have spread these rumors far and wide to the point where it is out of control.

Sharpe has been gracious in light of these rumors. He refuses to give into any of it, and he tries to pay it no mind. However, sometimes, things can take on a life of their own. For instance, over the weekend, Shannon posted a video of himself outside of a store. In this video, Sharpe is standing in a peculiar fashion. This subsequently led to people calling him words like “zesty.” Furthermore, others tried to make the case that this is proof of him being in the closet. It was all very bizarre, and fans eventually rushed to his defense.

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Shannon Sharpe Under More Scrutiny

In the bevy of tweets below, you can see people explaining why Shannon might be standing this way. Essentially, it likely stems from all of the injuries he has suffered during his career in the NFL. He has had hip surgeries and ankle repairs, which can make it difficult to walk normally. Unfortunately, some people would prefer to ignore these facts so they can push their own harmful narrative. That’s the internet for you. It’s not about what’s true, but what is the most entertaining explanation.

Fans React

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Legendary NFL Reporter Chris Mortensen Dies At 72, Peyton Manning & More React

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Chris Mortensen, who reported on the NFL for over three decades and made frequent appearances on Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown, SportsCenter, and more programs, has died at the age of 72. While a cause of death has not been made public, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 throat cancer in January 2016. He stepped down from his role at ESPN “to focus on my health, family and faith,” last year.

In response to the tragic news, many voices in the sports world are speaking out on social media. Peyton Manning wrote on Instagram: “We lost a true legend. Mort was the best in the business and I cherished our friendship. I trusted him with my announcement to sign with the Broncos and with the news of my retirement. I will miss him dearly and my thoughts and prayers are with Micki & his family. Rest in peace, Mort.”

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Chris Mortensen Speaks With Roger Goodell On ESPN

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on the ESPN set with Chris Mortensen prior to the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins game at FedEx Field in Washington D.C. on September 11, 2006. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Mortensen joined ESPN in 1991. His colleague at the network, Adam Schefter, also wrote on social media: “An absolutely devastating day. Mort was one of the greatest reporters in sports history, and an even better man. Sincerest condolences to his family, and all who knew and loved him. So many did. Mort was the very best. He will be forever missed and remembered.” Check out Manning and Schefter’s posts on social media below.

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Throughout his career in journalism, he was nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes. He also penned the book, Playing for Keeps: How One Man Stopped the Mob from Sinking its Hooks into Pro Football. Be on the lookout for further updates on the NFL on HotNewHipHop.

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Joe Burrow Marks May For Injury Recovery

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Joe Burrow has laid out plans for his timetable to return from injury. “I think middle of May is when I am expecting to kind of be cleared for full contact and everything. Over the next month [to] month and a half, we’ll kind of decide all those things. I can lift basically normally now, which I’m excited about. So the next two months, I’ll basically be just doing what I’ve done for the last couple of years Just the 12 weeks of extra work in the rearview.” Burrow told ESPN on Sunday.

Burrow, who started the 2023 season with a lingering injury, was ruled out for the season after 10 games. It was later revealed that he had suffered a ligament tear. A once hopeful Bengals season fell apart without him and the team finished 9-8. They will pick at No. 18 in next month’s NFL draft. After tagging Tee Higgins, the Bengals’ biggest draft needs are on the O-Line and adding young depth at receiver.

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Xavier Worthy Breaks NFL Combine 40-Yard Dash Record

Meanwhile, history was being made at the NFL Combine. Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy set a new record for the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, clocking in at 4.21 seconds with the final run of Saturday’s wide receiver and quarterback workouts. Worthy, who was expected to be the fastest man at the combine, ran a 4.24 in his first attempt. However, he was able to make John Ross III’s 2017 record by 0.01 seconds on his second attempt.

“I just broke the record. It still doesn’t feel real. Man, just a blessing to be able to do this in front of all these fans, with all these peers I’m with,” Worthy said. Worthy started 39 games in three years at Texas and left the school fourth in career receiving yards. Draft analysts rank him a low top-ten at his position and project him to be a late first-round or early second-round pick next month.

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Xavier Worthy Breaks NFL Combine 40-Yard Dash Record

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Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy set a new record for the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, clocking in at 4.21 seconds with the final run of Saturday’s wide receiver and quarterback workouts. Worthy, who was expected to be the fastest man at the combine, ran a 4.24 in his first attempt. However, he was able to make John Ross III’s 2017 record by 0.01 seconds on his second attempt.

“I just broke the record. It still doesn’t feel real. Man, just a blessing to be able to do this in front of all these fans, with all these peers I’m with,” Worthy said. Worthy started 39 games in three years at Texas and left the school fourth in career receiving yards. Draft analysts rank him a low top-ten at his position and project him to be a late first-round or early second-round pick next month.

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Tom Brady Runs Faster 40-Yard Dash Than His Combine Time

However, Worthy is not the only person improving their 40-time. In a recent shoot with his NoBull company, 46-year-old Tom Brady ran the 40-yard dash. However, when overlaid with footage from his 2000 NFL Combine outing, it turns out Brady was faster at 46 than he was at 22. Brady’s time was clocked at 5.12 and 5.18, both faster than his 5.28 time in 2000. Brady’s business partner joked that if he had run that time in 2000, he would have gone much earlier than the sixth round.

However, Brady isn’t the only person running exceptional 40-yard times. Footage emerged appearing to back up Katt Williams’ claim on Club Shay Shay suggesting that he can run a sub-4.50 40-yard dash. In the video, Williams is seen running the 40-yard dash in 4.47. That’s the same time that first-round pick Sauce Gardner ran in 2022. It appears that Williams wasn’t kidding about keeping himself in good shape. This was later used by Williams’ fans, who mocked Kevin Hart for injuring himself running the 40-yard dash.

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Johnny Manziel To Boycott The Heisman Awards In Support Of Reggie Bush

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Johnny Manziel has announced he will boycott the annual Heisman Awards in support of Reggie Bush. “After careful thought and consideration I will be humbly removing myself from the Heisman trophy ceremony until @ReggieBush gets his trophy back. Doesn’t sit right with my morals and values that he can’t be on that stage with us every year. Reggie IS the Heisman trophy. Do the RIGHT thing @NCAA the ball is in your court,” Manziel wrote on X.

Bush lost his 2005 Heisman trophy in 2010 after the NCAA concluded that he had received impermissible benefits to attend USC. However, Bush has argued that he should be welcomed back into the fold of the NCAA. This is due to the age of NIL and other benefits that athletes can now receive. The NCAA has long denied a return for Bush.

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Reggie Bush Sues The NCAA

Last year, Reggie Bush filed a defamation lawsuit against the NCAA. “The lawsuit is based on the NCAA maliciously attacking his character through a completely false and highly offensive statement that was widely reported in the media and substantially and irreparably damaged his reputation,” according to law firm McCathern, PLLC. The statement in question was provided to media outlets in July 2021. It came when the NCAA announced their new NIL policy. Specifically, it was the answer to enquiries about whether the policy would mean the reinstatement of Bush’s expunged records.

“Although college athletes can now receive benefits from their names, images and likenesses through activities like endorsements and appearances, NCAA rules still do not permit pay-for-play type arrangements,” the statement said. “The NCAA infractions process exists to promote fairness in college sports. The rules that govern fair play are voted on, agreed to and expected to be upheld by all NCAA member schools.” Bush, the 2005 Heisman winner, had his collegiate record expunged in 2010. It was a result of an investigation that found he had accepted “impermissible benefits” during his time at USC.

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Caleb Williams Compares Himself To Aaron Rodgers, Haters Tear Him Apart

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Caleb Williams, the frontrunner for the No. 1 pick in next month’s NFL Draft, has faced a wave of hate after comparing himself to Aaron Rodgers. Williams had made the comparison, namely about his height and weight, at the NFL Combine. However, haters online quickly jumped on him to manipulate his comments. “I compare myself to Aaron Rodgers off the field. I’m a selfish, cocky pr-ck just like him. On the field, I’m like Zach Wilson. I play really well vs poor competition but struggle vs good defenses like Notre Dame,” one wrote X account labeled as a Justin Fields fan account.

Chicago currently holds the first overall pick. However, pundits are split on what the team will do with it. Some believe Chicago will draft Williams, others believe they will keep the aforementioned Fields and build around him. However, there are also those who still see Chicago as going the Philly route and trading back to acquire draft capital. However, the potential to move on from Fields has already soured many fans against Williams.

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Jets Grant Zach Wilson Permission To Seek Trade

Furthermore, speaking of Aaron Rodgers, it is expected that he will have a new backup in New York next season. The Jets have granted embattled QB Zach Wilson permission to seek a trade. It’s a move that has been expected since the team owner said that the team “didn’t have a backup quarterback” last season. The team will work closely with Wilson’s agent to try and move the former second-overall pick. It is widely expected that Wilson, who has never settled in the NFL, will garner a late-round pick at most.

However, the Jets are eager to find a quality backup for Aaron Rodgers. “We’re still really early in the offseason, especially when it comes to the veteran backup landscape and market. We’ve had good meetings and good evaluations with the guys that are available, and I think we’re ready to take the next step and see where the market is exactly with these backup quarterbacks,” GM Joe Douglas said this week.

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