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Daniel Jones Suffers Season-Ending Torn ACL Injury, New York Giants Fall To 2-7

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For most of this last decade, the New York Giants have been stuck in mediocrity. That was until just last season. Led by their number eight overall pick from 2019, Daniel Jones, they went 9-7-1 and nabbed a wild card spot. In fact, they even grabbed a fairly stunning victory against the Minnesota Vikings on the road. They would eventually fall to the Eagles in the Divisional Round. Nonetheless, it was still a successful season with their first-year head coach Brian Daboll. However, things have gone south for Jones and the Giants this season.

Somehow, Jones has regressed to an extent and they are now 2-7 on the year after falling to the Las Vegas Raiders who are also going nowhere. The final score was 30-6, and even though the visiting team still might not have won, it might have been closer if Jones played the whole way. Right at the beginning of the second quarter, the Duke product crumbled to the turf on a contactless injury.

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Daniel Jones Season Ended On This Play: Watch

In sports, when a player goes down without anyone near him, you immediately fear the worst. Unfortunately, that did happen as multiple reports, including TMZ Sports, came out that Daniel Jones suffered a torn ACL. With that one final blow for Giants fans, they seem to have a lot more questions to answer than expected this upcoming offseason. In addition, Jones just inked a four-year $160 million dollar deal for his efforts just last season. The only two quarterbacks on the roster are a banged-up Tyrod Taylor and undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito. The latter stepped into to finish the game and he will shoulder the load until Taylor returns.

What are your initial thoughts on Daniel Jones tearing his ACL against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 5? Do you think the Giants regret paying Jones all of that money? Are they the most directionless franchise in the NFL right now? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around the New York Giants, as well as everything else going on the sports world.

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Taylor Swift Supports Travis Kelce After He Breaks Chiefs Franchise Record

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have been having a good time with one another as of late. Although some NFL fans simply roll their eyes at the relationship, others actually support it quite fully. Moreover, Taylor and Travis are currently in the midst of doing their own thing. He is out and about playing some football, meanwhile, Swift is on tour. The two probably won’t be able to see each other for some time, however, there is no doubt that they are still admiring each other from afar.

Yesterday, Kelce was playing against the Miami Dolphins in Germany. This was a huge match for the Chiefs, and in the end, they came out victorious. The score was 21-14 and it was record-breaking for Kelce. He is now the leading receiver in the history of the Chiefs franchise. He has surpassed Tony Gonzalez which is a massive achievement. Subsequently, the record was posted by PEOPLE on Instagram. Internet sleuths were then able to find out that Taylor liked the post, which can be found below.

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Taylor Swift Reacts

It was a very subtle way of showing support, however, we are confident it was one that Travis appreciated. He continues to be one of the best tight ends to ever play the game, and he is right up there with Rob Gronkowski. If he somehow surpasses Gronk in Super Bowls, then he will definitely be able to obtain that feat. Ultimately, it will be up to his longevity that will determine where he ends up on that list. Although in the eyes of Shannon Sharpe, he is already the GOAT tight end.

Let us know what you think of Kelce and his new record, in the comments section below. Has he obtained GOAT status in your eyes? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to bring you the latest updates on your favorite athletes.

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Damar Hamlin Emotional In Cincinnati Upon Return Paycor Stadium

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Damar Hamlin went through a near-death experience just last year. Overall, NFL fans remember it vividly. After colliding with Tee Higgins in the middle of the field, Hamlin’s heart stopped. Overall, it was a pretty awful thing to have witnessed and fans were pretty devastated. Hamlin was given CPR on the field and then taken away in an ambulance. Subsequently, fans were fearing the worst for Hamlin. There was a real feeling that he may have passed away on the field.

Miraculously, Hamlin was able to recover very quickly. Furthermore, he has actually gotten to play a bit this year. Although he hasn’t been in the lineup a lot, he has still gotten some looks here and there. Overall, he is a prime candidate for the Comeback Player Of The Year award. Last night, Hamlin did not get to play, however, it was still an emotional game for him. This is because it took place at Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium.

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Damar Hamlin At Midfield

Prior to the game, Hamlin kneeled around midfield and thought about everything that took place that fateful day. Overall, he seemed pretty quiet and subdued, which makes a whole lot of sense. Furthermore, he was greeted by his teammates who were extremely supportive towards him. They knew how much of a big deal it was for him to be out there. In fact, after the game, he took to Twitter and wrote: “Tonight was everything for me.. y’all don’t know the half of it. Trust me.” For Bills fans, it was a truly emotional moment that showcases how much Hamlin is loved. His incident is one that was hard to stomach, but it is good to see something positive come out of it.

Let us know what you think about Damar Hamlin and his comeback, in the comments section 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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Justyn Ross Allegedly Assaulted Girlfriend And Knifed Her Car Over Cheating Rumors

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Court documents have shone more light on why Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross was arrested last week. The affidavit states that after Ross reportedly learned of his partner’s infidelity, he allegedly pushed her to the ground and began throwing household objects at her. Furthermore, a number of witnesses claimed they saw Ross “run a small knife” across the exterior of the woman’s Mercedes. However, the document also states that Ross denied the claims. According to him, he only threw her belongings out of the house and did break a laptop, but claimed that it was his property.

Ross was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list on October 27, four days after his arrest and not-guilty plea. Ross had been played sparingly across the start of the 2023 season, appearing in three games for the Chiefs and racking up just 34 yards. He was an undrafted free agent signed in 2022. However, he missed his entire rookie season due to an offseason foot injury. At the trade deadline (October 31), the Chiefs traded for Jets receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. to add some depth at the position.

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Chiefs Head To Germany Without Ross

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 19: Justyn Ross #8 of the Kansas City Chiefs completes a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL preseason football game at State Farm Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, the Chiefs travel to Germany this week for the second time in two years. Last year, the international game was in Munich. However, this year saw the event move to Frankfurt. The Chiefs enter after a blowout loss to the Broncos last weekend. While they still hold a firm lead on their division, it was a shocking loss all the same.

Meanwhile, the Dolphins are 6-2 and in sole control of their own division. That comes after some shocking losses for the Bills, the preseason favorites. Furthermore, Tyreek Hill is having a truly historic season. The wide receiver is already over the 1000-yard mark through eight games. That’s halfway to achieving his stated goal of becoming the first 2000-yard receiver in the league’s history.

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Raiders Locker Room Atmosphere Greatly Improved By Josh McDaniels Firing

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There has been a massive shift in the locker room of the Las Vegas Raiders after the firing of head coach Josh McDaniels earlier this week. Davante Adams was seen shooting hoops, several of the O-Lineman had an impromptu wrestling tournament. Overall, everyone was just having a good time. “I think [interim coach Antonio Pierce] just let us kind of be ourselves and let our hair down. Just have fun playing football again and not just walk on eggshells everywhere. Just go out there and enjoy playing like we’re kids,” wide receiver Hunter Renfrow said.

Pierce, a former Super Bowl-winning linebacker, was promoted from linebackers coach to head coach ahead of a matchup with the Giants this weekend. He will look to salvage a 3-5 start to the season that was achieved under McDaniels. Furthermore, Pierce will have to coach rookie QB Aidan O’Connell as Jimmy Garroppolo remains benched by the team. It remains to be seen whether the team can turns things around before the end of the season.

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McDaniels Fired After Season And A Half

If you missed it, the Raiders effectively cleaned house earlier this week. Following a 26-14 loss to Detroit, the team fired head coach Josh McDaniels, GM Dave Ziegler, and offensive coordinator Mike Lombardi. As mentioned, linebackers coach Antonio Pierce will serve as interim head coach, while quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree will be promoted to offensive coordinator. Pierce won a Super Bowl as player and has been coached at various levels of the game since 2014.

Reacting to the news on First Take, Stephen A. Smith gave a very astute prediction of where McDaniels is likely headed next. “Bill O’Brien, I hope you enjoy your one year with the Patriots. Because move aside, Josh McDaniels is going to come back to the one place where he’s found success,” Smith said. McDaniels has spent a combined 16 years working with the Patriots organization, including multiple stints as a Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator.

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Mike McDaniel Plays Down Importance Of Chiefs Game

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Mike McDaniel got ahead of the media narrative that will likely surround his team as the Dolphins prepare for a Frankfurt-hosted game against the Chiefs. “I’ll tell you what’s going to happen with the Miami Dolphins. We lose, we can’t beat good teams. We win, we’re going to win the Super Bowl. None of it matters. You have to be your best when your best is required, and that’s when there’s elimination games. So you’re trying to build towards that and take advantage of every opportunity to best service yourself for the situation at end of the season,” McDaniel told reporters in Germany.

Furthermore, McDaniel spoke on the spate of injuries that are affecting the Dolphins. “We still have a day to assess and we’re not going to get ahead of ourselves, but it’s been very encouraging and we feel optimistic, but have to just see how today plays out to make sure that there’s no setbacks. We feel very good about all the offensive linemen we play, and there’s a long season, so we don’t want — there’s no reason for him to be pressing through something that might hurt him in the long run,” he said. In particular, he referenced the potential return of Terron Armstead, who is eligible to come off injured reserve this week.

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Frankfurt To Host Dolphins And Chiefs

The NFL travels to Germany this week for the second time in two years. Last year, the international game was in Munich. However, this year saw the event move to Frankfurt. The Chiefs enter after a blowout loss to the Broncos last weekend. While they still hold a firm lead on their division, it was a shocking loss all the same.

Meanwhile, the Dolphins are 6-2 and in sole control of their own division. That comes after some shocking losses for the Bills, the preseason favorites. Furthermore, Tyreek Hill is having a truly historic season. The wide receiver is already over the 1000-yard mark through eight games. That’s halfway to achieving his stated goal of becoming the first 2000-yard receiver in the league’s history.

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Big Boi Tries To Control Freaked Out Owl During College Concert: Watch

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Big Boi suffered a bit of an embarrassing mishap last weekend during a post-game concert at Kennesaw State. The Atlanta rapper was performing after the Owls had taken down Lincoln University of Oakland and did so with the school’s mascot, Kenny the Owl, sitting on his arm. However, the bird immediately freaked out after Big Boi started performing and attempted to fly away. However, Kenny was tethered to Big Boi’s arm, leading the rapper to have to try and corral the bird as Kenny went berserk trying to escape. Eventually, Kenny’s handler arrived on the scene to alleviate Big Boi.

However, prior to the game, Big Boi had posted a video to his Instagram of him and Kenny chilling much more calmly. It’s likely that the bird didn’t like the sudden loud music and Big Boi’s attempts to dance to it during his concert. The Owls are back in action this weekend, taking on winless Sam Houston State. Hopefully Kenny will be a little more chill this time around.

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Big Boi Shines As Guest Braves Broadcaster

It’s a shame that things went so awry with Kenny because it’s been a pretty great year for Big Boi-related sports antics. On May 25, at the start of a three-game series against the Phillies, the Braves hosted OutKast Night to celebrate the Atlanta rapper. This included giving away bobbleheads of the musician while also having Big Boi throw the first pitch. The night was designed to celebrate the vibrant musical culture of Atlanta. It was the only non-baseball giveaway that the Braves had on the schedule for the season.

After tossing out a decent first pitch, Big Boi spent the rest of the game as a delightful addition to the broadcast booth. He fitted in perfectly, adding some entertaining play-by-play commentary as the Braves took an 8-5 win. Some of Big Boi’s best moments came over the pitching of the Phillies’ Aaron Nola. “He put both the mustard and mayo on that one,” he said over a particularly nasty strike. Here’s hoping he becomes a regular fixture at Truist Park in the coming seasons.

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Big Ten Schools Call For Action On Michigan Sign-Stealing

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Representatives from 13 of the schools in college athletics’ Big Ten Conference have urged the conference commissioner to take action against the 14th school, Michigan. This comes after a wide-ranging and elaborate sign-stealing operation was exposed and is now being investigated by the NCAA. Five sources familiar with the call told ESPN that the coaches demanded immediate action against Michigan. “Collectively, the coaches want the Big Ten to act — right now. What are we waiting on? We know what happened,” one source summarized. As a result, the Conference scheduled a call between the commissioner and school athletic directors for later in the week.

Coaches reportedly used “tainted”, “fraudulent”, and “unprecedented” to describe Michigan’s actions. Furthermore, coaches pointed to Michigan’s 22-1 conference record over the last three years, the period of time that the sign-stealing operation has reportedly been in place, as proof of its effect on the conference. “People don’t understand the seriousness of it. How it truly impacted the game plan. To truly know if it’s a run or a pass, people don’t understand how much of an advantage that was for Michigan,” another source said.

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Michigan Sign-Stealing Operation Explained

The Michigan sign-stealing operation was first reported two weeks ago by Yahoo! and has steadily grown in scope. The investigation has centered on Connor Stalions, a long-time staffer within the football program. Stalions is found to have bought tickets to 35 games at 17 venues over the last three years. This includes 12 Big 10 schools. While in attendance, Stalions is believed to have recorded the sidelines in order to capture footage of a team’s play-calling signs. While sign-stealing is not prohibited, in-person scouting of future opponents and sign-stealing via electronic means is banned under NCAA rules. Stalions is currently on paid suspension from his position.

Furthermore, a former Division III coach has claimed that Stalions paid him to record footage at least one game involving a future Michigan opponent. While most of Michigan’s coaching staff has denied knowledge of the sign-stealing operation, the school said that it is cooperating with the Big Ten and NCAA in their investigations. Michigan are currently 8-0 and lead the Big Ten East. Their season will likely be decided with a matchup against Ohio State in the regular season finale.

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Travis Kelce Takes Measures To Avoid Trick-Or-Treaters, Stylist Denies Taylor Swift Outfit Inspiration Theories

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Travis Kelce wasn’t taking any chances with trick-or-treaters this week. According to images obtained by the Daily Mail, Kelce adorned the front of his mansion in Kansas City with caution tape to deter visitors. Meanwhile, a private security guard was posted out front and reportedly people that nobody was home. It’s unclear if Kelce and girlfriend Taylor Swift spent the holiday together after Kelce returned home from a blowout loss in Denver. However, it appears that if they were home, they certainly weren’t looking to garner any attention.

Meanwhile, Kelce’s personal stylist has addressed claims that Kelce’s recent outfits were “inspired” by new beau Taylor Swift. “They are playful, polished and cozy, which Travis always does so well. I don’t have the answer to the [curtain theory],” Danielle Salzedo told Us Weekly. The comments were in relation to a theory amongst Swifties that a pair of crushed velvet pants Kelce sported last month were homage to a 2022 Taylor Swift TikTok series called “Midnight Mayhem with me”. “However, when people authentically connect, they start to have those serendipitous coincidences,” Salzedo noted.

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Kelce Big Fan Of Halloween Costumes

While Kelce didn’t put out candy on Halloween, he was certainly a big fan of people dressing up as him. “It was a Kelce Halloween. So cool,” Kelce said on the podcast he does with his brother. However, Jason Kelce wasn’t so enthused about the idea. “It was pretty creepy watching that many people be us, but it was awesome,” the Eagles center said.

Traylor costumes could be seen all over the country, as well as in the mainstream media. Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuela donned the outfit for Live With Kelly & Mark. Meanwhile, Bradley Cooper dressed up as Kelce while his 6-year-old daughter took inspiration from Swift’s video for “22”. Also embracing the trend was Utah Senator Mitt Romney and his wife Ann. While there’s no word on if Kelce got into costume on Halloween, he did do this week’s New Heights episode dressed as the sun. Jason, however, chose not to dress up for the episode.

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Raiders Fire Josh McDaniels, Stephen A. Smith Predicts Coach’s Next Move

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The Las Vegas Raiders have effectively cleaned house. Following a 26-14 loss to Detroit, the team fired head coach Josh McDaniels, GM Dave Ziegler, and offensive coordinator Mike Lombardi. Linebackers coach Antonio Pierce will serve as interim head coach, while quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree will be promoted to offensive coordinator. Pierce won a Super Bowl as player and has been coached at various levels of the game since 2014.

Reacting to the news on First Take, Stephen A. Smith gave a very astute prediction of where McDaniels is likely headed next. “Bill O’Brien, I hope you enjoy your one year with the Patriots. Because move aside, Josh McDaniels is going to come back to the one place where he’s found success,” Smith said. McDaniels has spent a combined 16 years working with the Patriots organization, including multiple stints as a Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator.

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Raiders Look To Turn Over A New Leaf

At 3-5 on the season, the Raiders decided that changes needed to be made. The front office will likely decide to hire a separate head coach and offensive coordinator in the offseason, instead of the dual-responsibility role as it existed under McDaniels. There will also be serious questions to be made about team structure, such as whether to draft a QB of the future or stick with Jimmy G. The Raiders are expected to give rookie Aidan O’Connell another chance under center on Sunday against the Giants.

However, the current situation is just another punchline for the laughingstock that is the Raiders. On Sunday, Pierce will become the 12th person in the latest 20 years to coach a game for the Raiders. That sets the Raiders as the team with the highest coaching turnover in the NFL in that span. It’s one more than the Browns, who are widely seen as the epitome of failure over that timespan. Since moving to Vegas in 2020, the team has only had one winning season. Last year, the Raiders went 6-11.

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