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Patrick Mahomes Visibly Furious After Kadarius Toney’s Latest Gaffe

December 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Patrick Mahomes was furious with Kadarius Toney after he the Chiefs’ wide receiver dropped a crucial pass that led to an interception during the team’s win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. The incident comes after Toney infamously surrendered a late-game offsides penalty in their 20–17 loss to the Bills in Week 14 that cost them the win. Mahomes was notably irritated with the officials after that game.

With 9:20 to play in the fourth quarter of this Sunday’s game, Toney dropped a wide-open pass and popped the ball up into the air where it was easily intercepted by a Patriots defender. At the time, Kansas City held a 27–10 lead. The game finished with the Chiefs winning 27-17.

Patrick Mahomes & Kadarius Toney During Chiefs-Broncos

KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 12: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and wide receiver Kadarius Toney (19) during an A.F.C. West matchup between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 12, 2023 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Earlier in the weekend, the NFL fined Mahomes $50,000 and Chiefs head coach Andy Reid $100,000 for their complaints about officiating following Toney’s previous offsides mistake. Reid had labeled the call “a bit embarrassing,” while Mahomes described it as ” elementary school” level. Check out the clip of Mahomes visibly upset with Toney on the sideline below.

Patrick Mahomes Appears Defeated After Karadius Toney’s Dropped Pass

This was Patrick Mahomes’ reaction after Kadarius Toney dropped a pass that ended up being picked off by the Patriots. pic.twitter.com/lYA3DqB02H

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 17, 2023

While the Chiefs sit at 9-5 and in first place in the AFC West, they’re performing much worse than the bar they’ve set for themselves in recent seasons. As it stands now, it’s unlikely they’re able to get a home-field advantage for the entirety of the playoffs. Be on the lookout for further updates on Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the NFL on HotNewHipHop.

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Chad Johnson Makes MVP Case For Tyreek Hill

December 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

NFL legend Chad Johnson says he’s not worried about Tyreek Hill’s recent ankle injury and that the Miami Dolphins wide receiver should be in the MVP conversation. While speaking with TMZ Sports, Johnson made his case by reacting to the team’s 28-27 loss to the Tennessee Titans in Hill’s absence.

“This is why he belongs in the MVP conversation,” Johnson said. “I know the MVP is a quarterback award, but what you saw [Monday] night, for two quarters with the absence of Tyreek, is how important he is to that team.” Hill exited the game in the first quarter and finished with just four receptions for 61 yards. In turn, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa failed to record a touchdown pass and ended up with an abysmal QBR of 29.2.

Tyreek Hill Suffers Ankle Injury During Dolphins’ Loss

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 11: an injured Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) lays on the sidelines and is checked on by Miami Dolphins wide receiver River Cracraft (85) during the game between the Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Johnson continued: “Usually when you think about NFL teams when they lose their starting quarterback, the offense, it goes to sh*t. Now, I’m not talking about them. I’m trying to give people an assessment on how important the Tyreek dynamic is to that offense to make it go.” From there, Johnson confirmed he would “absolutely” vote for Hill if he had an MVP vote.

Chad Johnson On His Pick For MVP

Hill is currently leading the NFL in receiving yards with 1,542 as well as touchdown catches with 12. His remarkable 118.6 yards per game are on pace to tie him for the fifth-best in a single year and he even has a chance to break the single-season record for total yards. Be on the lookout for further updates on Chad Johnson and the NFL on HotNewHipHop.

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Kamala Harris Cheers On Alma Mater Howard At Celebration Bowl

December 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kamala Harris was spotted in attendance at the Cricket Celebration Bowl, the annual bowl game between SWAC and MEAC champions. This year’s matchup featured Florida A&M and Howard, Harris’ alma mater. Florida A&M entered the matchup with a regular-season record of 11-1. Meanwhile, Howard, who represented the MEAC by virtue of beating their conference co-champions, finished the season at a much more humble 6-5. However, with the Vice President in attendance, it was Howard who struck first. The Bison scored twice in the first quarter before adding a safety to take a 16-10 lead into halftime. The action then picked up in the fourth quarter, which saw 30 points scored. Three Florida A&M touchdowns allowed the Rattlers to win their first Celebration Bowl in their first appearance in the game.

Rattlers running back Kelvin Dean was named offensive MVP thanks to his 97 total yards (87 receiving, 10 rushing) and two receiving touchdowns. Meanwhile, Jeremy Moussa, the Rattlers QB, threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns. Moussa has been with Florida A&M since 2022 after playing at Hawaii and Vanderbilt.

Staffer Fired Over Senate Sex Tape Rumors

Harris’ presence in Atlanta helped her escape a sticky situation for the Democrats back in Washington. Allegations that a congressional staffer filmed a sex tape in a room of the US Senate have gone viral online. The claim was first made by The Daily Caller, a right-wing news outlet founded by Tucker Carlson. The outlet claims to have received video evidence of two men engaging in anal sex in the judiciary committee hearing room. The video was allegedly first “shared in a private group for gay men in politics” before one of the group’s members seemingly leaked it to The Daily Caller.

While The Daily Caller blurred the faces of the two men involved, other right-wing outlets were less discerning. One of the men was reportedly identified as Aidan Maese-Czeropski, an aide to Maryland Senator Ben Cardin. However, Maese-Czeropski has denied any involvement. “This has been a difficult time for me, as I have been attacked for who I love to pursue a political agenda. While some of my actions in the past have shown poor judgement, I love my job and would never disrespect my workplace. Any attempts to characterize my actions otherwise are fabricated and I will be exploring what legal options are available to me in these matters,” Maese-Czeropski wrote on LinkedIn. Despite this, Senator Cardin’s office told Politico that Maese-Czeropski “is no longer employed by the U.S. Senate.”

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Jets Praise Aaron Rodgers For “Unbelievable” Recovery

December 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Jets have heaped praise on Aaron Rodgers for his recovery from Achilles surgery. “It’s a credit to him, especially in this day and age where a hangnail can affect a game week. But this dude is grinding to try to get himself back. It just shows how much he cares, and I have an appreciation for him,” head coach Robert Saleh said this week.

“It’s definitely impressive seeing him out there and the progress he’s made in such a short time. I mean, he’s special. The mindset, the way he goes about his treatment — all of a sudden, you find yourself back, ready to play here pretty soon. It’s crazy,” added wide receiver Garrett Wilson.

Aaron Rodgers Return Still Playoff-Dependent

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 10: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets on the field after a win over the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium on December 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

However, Rodgers’ return depends on whether the Jets can still make the playoffs. “I don’t think that would make a ton of sense. A comeback this year before the four-month mark would mean I’m not 100 percent healthy, so it’d be a risk for myself. For the team to sign off on if we’re out of it, I’d be surprised if they would OK that to come back,” Rodgers noted last month. Per ESPN, the 5-8 Jets have a less than 1% chance to make the playoffs. They play the division-leading Dolphins this weekend.

Furthermore, the Jets don’t have the easiest schedule before Rodgers’ preferred return. Their slate includes games against the surging Texans and the division-leading Dolphins. However, not everyone is a fan of Rodgers’ decision to try and return this season. Chad Johnson pleaded with him to focus on recovery. Meanwhile, Stephen A. Smith told the QB to “sit your a– at home.” Despite this, Rodgers appears set on at least entertaining the possibility of an unprecedented recovery.

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Chargers Fire Brandon Staley After Two And A Half Seasons

December 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Los Angeles Chargers have fired Brandon Staley before the end of his third season. The firing comes after the Chargers were blown out 63-21 on Thursday Night Football. However, the team played without starting quarterback Justin Herbert, who was out with a fractured finger. The team also fired GM Tom Telesco. Staley becomes the second Chargers head coach to be fired midseason. The first was Kevin Gillbride, who was fired in 1998.

“These decisions are never easy, nor are they something I take lightly — especially when you consider the number of people they impact. We are clearly not where we expect to be, however, and we need new vision. Doing nothing in the name of continuity was not a risk I was willing to take. Our fans have stood strong through so many ups and downs and close games. They deserve more. Frankly, they’ve earned more,” team owner Dean Spanos said in a statement. Herbert, who is still viewed as the franchise’s future, will now play under his third head coach since being drafted.

Brandon Staley Fails To Capitalize On Golden Opportunity

we have parted ways with Head Coach Brandon Staley and General Manager Tom Telesco

— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 15, 2023

Brandon Staley was brought in by Spanos ahead of the 2021 season, coming in to mentor then-second-year quarterback Justin Herbert. However, despite being a defensive-minded head coach, the Chargers were never able to find any sort of defensive consistency. They finished 9-8 in Staley’s first season and only improved to 10-7 in the next season. Furthermore, Staley’s tenure has been defined by major defensive failings. In the 2022 playoffs, the Chargers raced out to a 27-0 lead against the Jags, only to lose 30-31.

Staley finishes his first head coaching gig with a 24-24 regular-season record. Staley has been coaching at the NFL level since 2017 but cut his teeth with scrappy college programs. It’s unclear what is next for the man once hailed as the next young great head coach. The Chargers, now 5-9, are yet to announce their interim head coach. Their next game sees them host the Bills on December 23 as part of a pre-Christmas Saturday tripleheader.

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Panthers Tickets Are Less Than A Dollar On The Resale Market

December 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tickets for the Carolina Panthers game this weekend have fallen as low as $0.45 on the resale market. The team is 1-12 with little to no signs of improvement on the horizon. Furthermore, their league-worst record only aids the Chicago Bears, who own the Panthers’ first-round pick in next year’s draft. 2023 first-overall pick Bryce Young has been thrown into the fire. He has a little under 2200 passing yards on the season and has a 9-9 touchdown-to-interception rate.

Much of the blame for the Panthers’ failings can be placed on owner David Tepper. Tepper has time and time again shown that being a hands-on owner is not the best thing for a team if the owner’s vision is antithetical to that of the coaches and football staff. In a recent interview, Tepper nearly openly admitted that he preferred second-overall pick C.J. Stroud to Young. However, the pain of Panthers fans is set to continue for the foreseeable future. As mentioned, the team traded away their first-round pick, which will now end up being a top-three pick at season’s end.

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NFL Headed To Brazil Next Season

Meanwhile, the NFL has announced that Brazil will host one of the league’s international series games in 2024. Announced at the ongoing owners’ meetings in Dallas, the game will be played at Corinthians Arena in San Paulo. The arena holds just over 49,000 spectators and is the home of Brazilian soccer giants SC Corinthians. Furthermore, the league also announced that the international series would expand to a slate of eight games in 2025. The number is opposed to the current slate of four.

“Becoming a global sport is a major strategic priority for the league and 32 teams. Increasing international game inventory allows us to grow our global presence and share our game with exciting new markets to connect with more fans around the world,” Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. The 2023 season saw games in London and Frankfurt. Conversations with organizers in Madrid will continue, the league also noted. The NFL hopes to host a game at the iconic San Bernabeu in the near future.

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NFL International Series Headed To Brazil Next Season

December 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The NFL has announced that Brazil will host one of the league’s international series games in 2024. Announced at the ongoing owners’ meetings in Dallas, the game will be played at Corinthians Arena in San Paulo. The arena holds just over 49,000 spectators and is the home of Brazilian soccer giants SC Corinthians. Furthermore, the league also announced that the international series would expand to a slate of eight games in 2025. The number is opposed to the current slate of four.

NFL Expands International Reach Ahead Of 2028 Olympics

While the NFL has been expanding its international impact for over a decade, a new pin on the calendar has added additional weight to the endeavor. 2028 marks the Olympic debut of flag football, a project that the NFL has long pushed for. However, the game still remains fairly limited in its international scope. When the news was originally announced, the internet was flooded with memes and mockery about how dominant the US team would likely be at the event.

However, for the moment, Brazil appears to be the league’s next focus. “There’s a lot of interest in the NFL. I mean, we saw it. We did a Super Bowl viewing party last year down in Brazil, and it was packed, and the energy is there. You’ve got some classic soccer clubs around the world who are really interested in hosting the NFL and building a relationship with the NFL. So, the marriage of those two interests there, for sure. It’s just determining the timing and the approach,” the NFL’s VP of international events told The Adam Schefter Podcast.

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Drake Shows Love To Action Bronson With New NFL x OVO Collab

December 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake and his OVO brand have done some very cool things over the years. Overall, one of their best collaborations has come with none other than NFL. This upcoming collaboration is set to come out later this week and will feature a plethora of varsity jackets relating to the teams in the league. So far, we have seen the Pittsburgh Steelers jacket, repped by none other than Snoop Dogg. Moreover, there is going to be a New York Jets jacket, and it was modeled by Action Bronson.

Bronson and Drake haven’t exactly communicated a lot in regards to the public eye. However, they are two men who are both entrenched in the hip-hop world. Consequently, it makes sense that they would eventually link up in one way or another. Below, you can see Bronson in the Jets jacket, and it is looking very good right now. OVO always comes through with some amazing collabs. However, they have clearly upped the ante with this latest one.

Drake x Action Bronson x OVO

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According to HipHopDX, Drake ended up taking things a step further by reposting the photos of Bronson on his Instagram story. Moreover, he said that the rapper was one of his “favorite people.” Needless to say, these two have gotten to spend some time together. Drizzy is a student of the craft, and he is someone who listens to a whole plethora of different styles. Clearly, Bronson is someone who has inspired him along the way. Perhaps someday, we could get Bronson on a Drake album.

If you are interested in this collaboration, you will be able to cop these jackets as of Friday, December 15th, over at octobersveryown.com. Let us know what you think of the collection so far, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed on your favorite artists, including all of their upcoming releases.

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Aaron Rodgers Gets Another Positive Achilles Update

December 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Aaron Rodgers is someone who was supposed to save the New York Jets franchise. However, that is not what ended up happening. Instead, the Jets have had a pretty miserable season with no solid QB play. Overall, this is all thanks to Rodgers injuring his Achilles in his first drive as a Jet. It was a horrific play that pretty much had everyone cringing. Of course, Achilles is a difficult injury to come back from, and most people were writing him off completely. After all, it takes up to a year to recover.

However, Rodgers has been trying to experiment with alternative forms of treatment. He got a fairly rare surgery and his hope was to come back before the end of the year. Most were looking at him as crazy, however, he has largely proven people to be wrong. For instance, he was recently cleared for practice. Furthermore, we now have an update from TMZ Sports that feels truly shocking. Essentially, he could be coming back to play for the Jets as soon as Christmas Eve.

Aaron Rodgers Is Looking Good

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 26: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets reacts after throwing a first quarter touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson #17 in a preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

This would take place during Week 16 which means there would be three games left in the season. Moreover, this match is against the Washington Commanders. Overall, it is up to the coaches as to whether he will step on that field. One has to figure the team will throw him out there if they believe there is a chance they make the playoffs. If not, then it is a strong possibility that they just bench him until next season.

Let us know what you think the Jets should do, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sports world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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Patrick Mahomes Rants To Josh Allen About Officiating: “Wildest F*cking Call I’ve Ever Seen”

December 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Patrick Mahomes ranted about the officiating to Josh Allen following the Kansas City Chiefs’ loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. While approaching him for a handshake on the field after the game, he yelled: “Wildest f*cking call I’ve ever seen. Offensive offsides in that moment, man. F*cking terrible.”

The complaints came after the game came down to an offsides call on Kadarius Toney in the final minutes. He had just scored what appeared to be, at the time, a game-winning touchdown after catching a lateral from Travis Kelce, but the refs called it back. Instead, the team lost 20-17 and fell to 8-5 on the season. They’ll have to fight for home-field advantage in the playoffs in the coming weeks.

Patrick Mahomes Questions A Referee’s Call

KANSAS CITY, MO – DECEMBER 10: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts after a call during the second half against the Buffalo Bills on December 10th at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Later in the night, Mahomes elaborated on why he was so upset while speaking with reporters. “I’ve played seven years (and) never had offensive offside called,” Mahomes said, as noted by ESPN. “That’s elementary school (stuff) we’re talking about. There was no warning throughout the entire game. Then you wait until there’s a minute left in the game to make a call like that? It’s tough. Lost for words. It’s tough. Regardless if we win or lose, just the end of another game and we’re talking about the refs. It’s just not what we want for the NFL and for football. What you want as a competitor is you practice all week to go out there and try to win and you want it to be about your team and that team and see what happens. You don’t want to be talking about this stuff after the game. I’m not worried about if there was a flag on the next player or whatever, not a flag. I want to go out there and play and then see what happens at the end, see what the score is and then I can live with the results.”

Patrick Mahomes Furious After Chiefs’ Loss

Patrick Mahomes was still upset about the offside call meeting with Josh Allen after the game. #Billsmafia pic.twitter.com/6TYGJ1xnS9

— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) December 11, 2023

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid also complained about the call. Be on the lookout for further updates on the Chiefs and Bills on HotNewHipHop.

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