Orioles rookie Samuel Basallo blasts walk-off home run, Dodgers lose fourth straight

Orioles rookie Samuel Basallo blasts walk-off home run, Dodgers lose fourth straight

Samuel Basallo made his MLB debut on Aug. 17. Five days later, the 21-year-old catcher reportedly agreed to an aneight-year, $67 million extensionwith the Baltimore Orioles, who originally signed him as a 16-year-old out of the Dominican Republic in January 2021. On Friday night, two weeks after news of his extension surfaced, Basallo blasted the first walk-off home run of his career, a 433-foot no doubter off a 98 mph four-seam fastball. The tiebreaking swing arrived with two strikes and two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. It mashed a heater from Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tanner Scott. "I've been dreaming of that moment my whole life," Basallo said,via MLB.com. "And I hope there's many more to come. "It was great." SAMUEL BASALLO'S FIRST CAMDEN YARDS HOME RUN IS A WALK-OFFpic.twitter.com/AYoEIvgo1e — Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles)September 6, 2025 Basallo's towering solo shot to right-center field immediately got the attention of Orioles fans throughout Camden Yards. They watched their team win its fourth straight against an NL West contender, this time in 2-1, walk-off fashion. The first three of those victories took place in San Diego. This one came against the visiting Dodgers, who have lost four games in a row and are only two games up on the similarly struggling Padres. Basallo entered the 2025 season as a consensus top-15 prospect. The Orioles didn't call him up until August. Before Friday night, he was slashing .200/.273/.340 with two more strikeouts (12) than hits (10). He had only one homer, and it was deposited on the road last week against the San Francisco Giants. This time, the 6-foot-4 Basallo launched from Baltimore, teasing his potential as a difference maker in the Orioles' lineup. He's the latest backstop to earn a turn behind home plate. Baltimore has had a revolving door at catcher this season whiletwo-time All-Star Adley Rutschman has dealt with a series of injures. "He's going to be a big-time hitter," Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said, per MLB.com. "His general skills as a hitter are so advanced for such a young kid, so, in due time, we'll see more of that." Mansolino added, referencing Basallo's Friday night dinger: "It's a really big swing and really kind of like a jumping point in his career in some ways."

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Orioles rookie Samuel Basallo blasts walk-off home run, Dodgers lose fourth straight

Orioles rookie Samuel Basallo blasts walk-off home run, Dodgers lose fourth straight Samuel Basallo made his MLB debut on Aug. 17. Five days...

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Angels prospect Rio Foster in critical condition after car accident

Angels prospect Rio Foster in critical condition after car accident

Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect Rio Foster was injured in an early-morning car accident and was in critical condition in a Washington state hospital, the club announced Friday evening. According to the statement, Foster was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a "serious car accident" in Richland, Wash. "Rio is currently receiving medical care at a local hospital and remains in critical condition," the statement added. "We ask that the entire Angels community joins our organization in keeping Rio and his family in their hearts during this difficult time." The high Class-A Tri-City Dust Devils, whose stadium is in Pasco and with whom Foster is currently playing, canceled their game against Hillsboro (Ore.) that was scheduled for Friday night. Speaking ahead of his team's game against the visiting Athletics on Friday night, Angels interim manager Ray Montogomery said, "We're praying for the best -- that's all we can do. Unfortunately, I'm working on limited (information) ... what I do know is it's obviously way more important than anything we're doing here today." Foster, 22, was selected by the Angels in the 16th round of the 2023 draft out of Florence-Darlington (S.C.) Technical College. Spending the whole season with Tri-City, Foster is batting .267 with an .846 OPS, 10 home runs and 40 RBIs in 93 games. He was named the Northwest League player of the month for August. --Field Level Media

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Angels prospect Rio Foster in critical condition after car accident

Angels prospect Rio Foster in critical condition after car accident Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect Rio Foster was injured in an early-...

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The best movies we've seen at 2025 Toronto Film Festival, ranked

The best movies we've seen at 2025 Toronto Film Festival, ranked

TORONTO – It's that time of year when Hollywood and its Oscar-ready movies heed the call of the Tim Hortons maple-glazed doughnut and the Great White North. Celebrating its 50th iteration,Toronto International Film Festivalhas been a major launching pad forbest picture winnerslike "Parasite," "Nomadland" and "Spotlight" – and it was also a stop along the way for "Anora" in capturing the Academy Awards' biggest prize earlier this year. So who might the choice candidates be in 2025? Guillermo del Toro's"Frankenstein"looks to be one, after making a major splash at Venice Film Festival. The Norwegian film "Sentimental Value," starring Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning, has buzz and accolades, as doesDwayne Johnson's MMA movie "The Smashing Machine." Join our Watch Party!Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox Toronto Film Festival 2025is bringing all the best Oscar-bait movies and A-list stars. Scroll through to see the biggest names on the red carpet, starting with Sydney Sweeney, who waved to fans at the premiere of "Christy." We're on the ground at the fest (which runs through Sept. 14) watching as many films as possible. Here are the best we've seen so far, ranked: The ideal action thriller for those who think there's way too much chit-chat on "Reacher." In a 1970s-set crime drama with almost no dialogue but plenty of period tunes, Alan Ritchson continues his rise as a two-fisted, rough-and-tumble juggernaut, playing an ex-con recently engaged to his sweetie (Shailene Woodley). He's sent back to the slammer after being framed by a local drug kingpin (Ben Foster), and when he escapes, our jacked hero goes on a quest of ultraviolent, bone-breaking vengeance. It makes up for what it lacks in words and character development with gritty style and Ritchson's beefy brooding. Boxing movies often involve some sort of scrappy underdog coming from behind for a rousing victory, so presentingSydney Sweeney's title pugilist as a rather unlikable punch-out queen who leaves everybody in her dust is certainly a choice. Sweeney is both brash and vulnerable in a biopic that follows Christy Martin from West Virginia teen to most famous female boxer in the world. The sports stuff very much leans into formula and clichés, though David Michôd's film finds its way depicting the gripping, toxic marriage of Christy and her detestable trainer/husband Jim (Ben Foster in aDonald Trumpwig) and the nuanced relationship between Christy and fellow boxer Lisa (Katy O'Brian). A year after bringing thedeliciously twisty "Relay"to Toronto, director David Mackenzie returns with a British heist thriller weaving some mystery into its double- and triple-crosses. An old World War II bomb is found in the middle of London on a construction project, leading authorities to evacuate a good part of the city in case it explodes. An excellent time to pull off a massive bank job, wouldn't you say? Aaron Taylor-Johnson is a British soldier trying to keep the bomb from going boom, Gugu Mbatha-Raw is the head police officer on the case when things get really hairy, while Theo James and Sam Worthington are part of a gang of crooks with some trust issues. From "SCTV" to his '80s movie roles in "Stripes," "Uncle Buck" and "Spaceballs,"John Candybecame a beloved comedy figure in pop culture who died way too young at 43 in 1994. Directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds, "I Like Me" digs into Candy as a man and as an icon, using archival material and interviews with family and A-list friends. The movie explores a gentle legend whose father's premature death gave him his own ticking clock and gives new context to some of Candy's most memorable screen moments, showing how the man and his characters often melded in magical ways. Wry and quite moving when it wants to be, director Joachim Trier's Norwegian dramedy stars Stellan Skarsgård as an aging filmmaker named Gustav aiming to make a heartfelt movie tying into the family's traumatic history that'll be his comeback. However, because he prioritized art over loved ones, he's now estranged from his daughters: determined stage actress Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas), a one-time child star who chose being a wife and mom over all else. Elle Fanning is the Hollywood ingenue brought on by Gustav but it's Lilleaas who's the revelation amid a top-notch cast as the one trying hard to mend broken fences. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Toronto Film Festival's best movies, ranked (including 'Christy')

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The best movies we've seen at 2025 Toronto Film Festival, ranked

The best movies we've seen at 2025 Toronto Film Festival, ranked TORONTO – It's that time of year when Hollywood and its Oscar-ready...

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Steve Buscemi says we've been pronouncing his name wrong for years — but so has he

Steve Buscemi says we've been pronouncing his name wrong for years — but so has he

Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic You might have been mispronouncingSteve Buscemi's name all this time. In any case, so has he. The versatile actor stopped byThe Tonight Showthis week to chat about his turn on Netflix's hit seriesWednesday, but first gushed over his "fun" cameo onSeth Rogen's acclaimed Apple TV+ comedyThe Studio, which featured a scene in which the cast debated over the pronunciation of his surname. "At one point they said 'Bruscemi,' like 'bruschetta,'" host Jimmy Fallon said. "I don't like that one," Buscemi said with a laugh. "You know, Buscemi, I like that," the actor added, enunciating as "Boo-shemi." Fallon clarified, "But it's not, right?" "Well, that is the Italian way to say it," Buscemi confirmed. "But I just didn't grow up that way. Growing up, we said 'Bue-semi,' which is like, I can't even do that anymore. So now I say 'Boo-semi.'" Buscemi said he takes "a little bit from each pronunciation" before quipping, "I don't know how to say my own name." During his early days as a stand-up comedian, however, Buscemi simply went by "Buce." "You can imagine the fun the emcees had with that," he told Fallon. Helen Sloan/Netflix Sign up forEntertainment Weekly'sfree daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. It's been a revelatory week for celebrity names, asDenzel Washington, too, clarified just this week that we'vebeen mispronouncing his name.During an appearance onJimmy Kimmel Live, the Academy Award winner told the late-night host that his first name is pronounced "Den-zull," as opposed to "Den-zell." Washington said the most commonly known pronunciation was first coined by his mother, to help distinguish between the actor and his father, Denzel Washington, Sr. "I'm Denzel Jr. My mother would say, 'Denzel,' and we'd both show up," Washington shared. Thus, his mother informed him, 'From now on, you're Den-zell.'" Elsewhere in Buscemi's late-night interview, the actor spoke about feeling "intimidated" to joinWednesdayas Nevermore Academy's villainous new principal Barry Dort, despite having worked withTim Burtonand starJenna Ortegabefore. "Before I knew I was going to be in the second season, I loved the first season," Buscemi said. "Everyone was great ... but still, you come into something that's so well established and that people love, it is a little intimidating." Watch the rest of Buscemi's interview above. Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly

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Steve Buscemi says we've been pronouncing his name wrong for years — but so has he

Steve Buscemi says we've been pronouncing his name wrong for years — but so has he Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic You might have been mispronou...

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Browns' Myles Garrett set for season opener and renewing rivalry with Bengals QB Joe Burrow

Browns' Myles Garrett set for season opener and renewing rivalry with Bengals QB Joe Burrow

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Myles Garrett is used to striking fear in Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals in the week leading up to their twice-a-year matchups. Garrett, though, did give Browns' fans and teammates cause for concern on Thursday when he didn't practice because of a hip injury. The All-Pro pass rusher was back on the practice field Friday and said he is set for Sunday's season opener. "We're ready to go. Had some pain yesterday. I'm good today," Garrett said Friday following a lifting session after practice. Garrett has sacked Burrow nine times, his most against any quarterback. He has sacked Burrow seven of the eight times they have faced each other, including three multi-sack games. Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. will be matched up against Garrett most of the time, but Cincinnati also has rookie left guard Dylan Fairchild making his first NFL start. "I know they'll have the majority of the attention pointed at me. I know there'll be some chips, some doubles, there'll be some slides. So just trying to get ahead of that," Garrett said. Burrow is used to facing talented pass rushers in AFC North games, but he considers Garrett to be the best of the bunch. "He can win the game if you let him," Burrow said. "You have to be aware of where he's at at all times with protection IDs and also know where your quick answer is in whatever concept you have called. Because sometimes he's back there before you can catch the ball, basically, and you have to get it out. "He's going to make plays. And when he does, you got to hold on to the ball and not make a bad play worse." Sunday's game will also be a matchup of the top two pass rushers from last season. Cincinnati's Trey Hendrickson led the league with 17 1/2 sacks while Garrett was second with 14. "It's not me versus Trey, so I don't think about it like that," Garrett said. "I want to be the best player on the field. I plan to lead the league in sacks and it's not like he's pass blocking against me. I hope he does well. I hope he goes out and does what he's supposed to do and I hope I do the same." Garrett has had an eventful nine months since he last played in Cleveland's 2024 regular-season finale at Baltimore. He requested a trade during Super Bowl week before he signed afour-year contract extension worth $204.8 millionin March. Last month, he was cited for driving a Ferrari 100 mph on a suburban Cleveland interstate. While Garrett was able to repair his relationship with the Browns, he acknowledged that his situation was different than Micah Parsons' in Dallas before he got traded to Green Bay. "Well, I mean, I wasn't sleeping on the training table during games. I think him and I went at it in two very different ways and this wasn't a relationship I wanted to ruin," Garrett said. "There was always a potential of me being back in this same spot, which I am now. I don't think that's what he wanted after no discussions with Jerry and some of the other people, especially without his agent being present. "I feel like that seemed like a show of disrespect, the way they were handling the situation, and I think the way ours was handled was a bit more respectful all around." Garrett's focus, though, is on seeing if the Browns can bounce back after going 3-14 last season. Cleveland upgraded the defensive line with the addition of Maliek Collins and first-round draft pick Mason Graham. Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz said on Thursday he thinks this is his best group of defensive linemen in his three seasons with the Browns. Garrett is reserving judgement. "It has the potential," Garrett said. "But at the end of the day, potential is just that until you execute, until you apply it." ___ AP freelance writer Charlie Goldsmith in Cincinnati contributed to this report. ___ AP NFL:https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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September 05, 2025

Browns' Myles Garrett set for season opener and renewing rivalry with Bengals QB Joe Burrow

Browns' Myles Garrett set for season opener and renewing rivalry with Bengals QB Joe Burrow BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Myles Garrett is used to ...

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Sky suspend Angel Reese one half for detrimental comments

Sky suspend Angel Reese one half for detrimental comments

One day after Angel Reese was suspended one game by the WNBA, the Chicago Sky added another half-game to her sentence. Reese will not play in the first half of Chicago's road game Sunday against the Las Vegas Aces due to "statements detrimental to the team" she made in an interview with the Chicago Tribune. "The Chicago Sky values the safety, respect and well-being of every player," the team said in a statement. "We are committed to accountability so our players can stay focused on playing basketball." Reese's team suspension doesn't kick in until Sunday because she is forced to sit out Friday's game at the Indiana Fever after accumulating her eighth technical foul of the season. As for the comments in question, the All-Star forward spoke to the Tribune about the upcoming offseason. Frustrated that the Sky will miss the playoffs for the second straight year since she was drafted in 2024, she said she wasn't "settling for the same (expletive) we did this year." "We have to get good players. We have to get great players. That's a non-negotiable for me," Reese said. "I'm willing and wanting to play with the best. And however I can help to get the best here, that's what I'm going to do this offseason. So it's going to be very, very important this offseason to make sure we attract the best of the best because we can't settle for what we have this year." Reese went on to say that she'd like to spend her full professional career in Chicago, "but if things don't pan out, obviously I might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me." Reese apologized to her teammates and coaches and said during a press conference that she needed to choose better language to express her disappointment. Reese, 23, is averaging 14.7 points and a league-leading 12.6 rebounds in 30 games (all starts) this season. Her 23 double-doubles also top the league. --Field Level Media

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Sky suspend Angel Reese one half for detrimental comments

Sky suspend Angel Reese one half for detrimental comments One day after Angel Reese was suspended one game by the WNBA, the Chicago Sky adde...

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Bruce Willis appears in rare new family photo with Demi Moore, Emma Heming Willis

Bruce Willis appears in rare new family photo with Demi Moore, Emma Heming Willis

Bruce Willisis posing with his family in a rare new photo amid his battle with dementia. The 70-year-old legendary "Die Hard" actor poses with his 47-year-old wifeEmma Heming Willis, ex-wife and Oscar nomineeDemi Mooreand their daughters inexclusive Vanity Fair photospublished on Sept. 5, taken byNorman Jean Roy. In a sweet snap, Heming Willis and Moore, 62, pose next to Willis' youngest daughters – Evelyn, 11, and 13-year-old Mabel – as well as Moore's daughters with the actor: Tallulah, 30, Scout, 33, and 37-year-old Rumer Willis. Moore is also pictured holding her eldest daughter's first child, Louetta Thomas Willis, in the family photo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vanity Fair (@vanityfair)

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Bruce Willis appears in rare new family photo with Demi Moore, Emma Heming Willis

Bruce Willis appears in rare new family photo with Demi Moore, Emma Heming Willis Bruce Willisis posing with his family in a rare new photo ...

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Ron Howard Says 'Rules Do Not Apply' at His House for His 6 Grandkids (Exclusive)

Ron Howard Says 'Rules Do Not Apply' at His House for His 6 Grandkids (Exclusive)

Cindy Ord/Getty Ron Howard and his wife Cheryl are making sure they're grandkids know they're the fun grandparents The actor-director spoke with PEOPLE and shared that "rules do not apply" at his house for his grandkids Howard and his wife are parents to four — daughter Bryce Dallas, twins Jocelyn Carlyle and Paige Carlyle, and son Reed Cross Ron Howardand his wifeCheryl Howardare definitely the fun grandparents. The actor-turned-director, 71, spoke with PEOPLE at the YES Scholars 25th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, Sept. 4, at a private event in Los Angeles, Calif., where he shared that he and his wife have become very doting grandparents. "My wife Cheryl, who was always kind of a tough mom, kind of a disciplinarian, has gone into full grandma mode," Ron admits. " 'Come on over here! I don't care what your diet is supposed to be! I don't care what time you're supposed to go to bed!' Rules do not apply." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Chelsea Lauren/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Ron said that his kids were "a little surprised" to see their mom become more relaxed, and joked they were asking, "Where was that when I was 8 years old?" However, theEmmy nomineehas been enjoying spending time with his family and showing them his work from over the years. "They run quite the gamut. We got a couple of teenagers already as grandparents, and then some 5 and 6 year olds," he said. "So some of them are just discoveringThe Grinch. Other ones are getting old enough to check outRansomandFrost/Nixon." Ron and his wife Cheryl are parents to four. Their daughterBryce Dallas Howard, 44, is mom to sonTheodore Normanand daughterBeatrice Jean, whom she shares with husband,Seth Gabel. Cheryl and Ron are also parents to twin daughters Paige Carlyle Howard, 40, and Jocelyn Carlyle Howard, 40, who is mom to kids Quinn, Sawyer and Elodie. The couple also shares son Reed Cross Howard, who is dad to daughter Aspen Leigh Howard, whom he shares with his wife Ashley. In April 2020, Bryce announced the birth of her niece Elodie Vivian — Ron and Cheryl's sixth grandchild — onX. "The 6th Howard grandbaby is born and I'm already thinking of dressing her up as Baby Yoda," she wrote, referencing her showThe Mandalorian. "Welcome to the Howard family Elodie Vivian. Theodore Norman, Beatrice Jean, Quinn Everett, Sawyer William, and Aspen Leigh welcome you home." Read the original article onPeople

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Ron Howard Says 'Rules Do Not Apply' at His House for His 6 Grandkids (Exclusive)

Ron Howard Says 'Rules Do Not Apply' at His House for His 6 Grandkids (Exclusive) Cindy Ord/Getty Ron Howard and his wife Cheryl are...

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Is Taylor Swift at the Chiefs game tonight? Latest ahead of Chiefs-Chargers in Brazil

Is Taylor Swift at the Chiefs game tonight? Latest ahead of Chiefs-Chargers in Brazil

Friday night's game between theKansas City ChiefsandLos Angeles Chargershas a little extra intrigue this time around. Fans across the globe are patiently waiting to see if a global superstar makes an appearance tonight – no, notTravis Kelce. While Kelce is certainly eager to be putting a disappointing 2024 campaign behind him, all eyes are instead fixated on his other half –Taylor Swift. The pop star has become afixture at Chiefs gamessince her relationship began with Kelce two seasons ago. Her presence and the emphasis on it has drawn mixed reactions, but there's no doubt that Swift will be a talking point on Friday night in Sao Paulo. Swift traveled for multiple games during her first season with Kelce, but only attended home games in 2024 before making the trip toSuper Bowl 59in New Orleans. With the pair havingrecently announced their engagement, it begs the question – will Swift attend the NFL's Brazil game? Here's what to know. Pop star Taylor Swift and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelceannounced their engagement on Aug. 26, 2025. The couple began dating in the summer of 2023. Look back at their time together, including here, at the game between Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers during the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 12, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Swift's attendance for the Chiefs game against the Chargers has not been confirmed for Friday night. It may not seem like a big deal, but Kelce's fiancée's attendance seems to indicate a trend in his performance over the last two seasons. The star tight end seems to get a boost when Swift is around, but it is notably that she missed both games against the rival Chargers in 2024. During the 2023 season, Kelce recorded 12 catches and 179 yards in Week 7, both season-highs. He also added a touchdown in what has been, statistically, one of the best games of Kelce's career and certainly his best since this relationship began. Here's a breakdown of his stats with and without her in attendance. Week 3 vs.Bears: Seven catches for 69 yards and one touchdown Week 4 at Jets: Six catches for 60 yards Week 6 vs.Broncos: Nine catches for 124 yards Week 7 vs. Chargers: 12 catches (season-high) for 179 yards (season-high) and a touchdown Week 13 at Packers: Four catches for 81 yards Week 14 vs. Bills: Six catches for 83 yards Week 15 at Patriots: Five catches for 28 yards Week 16 vs.Raiders: Five catches for 44 yards Week 17 vs. Bengals: Three catches for 16 yards Wild-card round vs. Dolphins: Seven catches for 71 yards Divisional round vs. Bills: Five catches, 75 yards, two touchdowns AFC championship game vs.Ravens: 11 catches, 116 yards, touchdown Super Bowl 58 vs. 49ers: Nine catches, 93 yards The Chiefs finished with a 10-3 record with Swift around in 2023, including a Super Bowl victory against the San Francisco 49ers. Week 1 vs. Ravens: three catches, 34 yards Week 2 vs. Bengals: one catch, 5 yards Week 5 vs. Saints: nine catches, 70 yards Week 9 vs. Buccaneers: 14 catches, 100 yards Week 10 vs. Broncos: eight catches, 64 yards and one touchdown Week 13 vs. Raiders: seven catches, 68 yards Week 16 vs. Texans: five catches, 30 yards Divisional round vs. Texans: seven catches, 117 yards and one touchdown AFC championship vs. Bills: two catches, 19 yards Super Bowl 59 vs. Eagles: four catches, 39 yards The Chiefs were 9-1 during the 2024 season with Swift in the building, with the only loss coming in Super Bowl 59 to thePhiladelphia Eagles. Kansas City owns a 19-4 record all-time when she's in the crowd. Week 5 at Vikings: 10 catches, 67 yards and one touchdown Week 8 at Broncos: six catches, 58 yards Week 9 vs. Dolphins: three catches, 14 yards Week 11 vs. Eagles: seven catches, 44 yards and one touchdown Week 12 at Raiders: six catches, 91 yards Swift didn't begin attending Chiefs games until Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season, going 3-2 without the music star in attendance. Kelce was inactive during the Chiefs' Week 1 and 18 contests, joining the Week 2 game as the three that didn't make the cut Week 3 vs. Falcons: four catches, 30 yards Week 4 vs. Chargers: seven catches, 89 yards Week 7 vs. 49ers: four catches, 17 yards Week 8 vs. Raiders: 10 catches, 90 yards and one touchdown Week 11 vs. Bills: two catches, 8 yards Week 12 vs. Panthers: six catches, 62 yards Week 14 vs. Chargers: five catches, 45 yards Week 15 vs. Browns: four catches, 27 yards Week 17 vs. Steelers: eight catches, 84 yards and one touchdown Kansas City was 8-1 when Swift wasn't around and Kelce played in 2024. The Chiefs are 12-3 in that situation dating back to the 2023 season. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Will Taylor Swift be in attendance for Chiefs-Chargers in Brazil?

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September 05, 2025

Is Taylor Swift at the Chiefs game tonight? Latest ahead of Chiefs-Chargers in Brazil

Is Taylor Swift at the Chiefs game tonight? Latest ahead of Chiefs-Chargers in Brazil Friday night's game between theKansas City Chiefsa...

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Why New York Mets sent Kodai Senga to minor leagues

Why New York Mets sent Kodai Senga to minor leagues

With the Mets choosing to go with three young pitchers to fill out their starting rotation, including Brandon Sproat who will debut on Sunday, something had to give with the regular contributors. On Friday afternoon, the Mets made the call, getting the approval and optioning the struggling Kodai Senga to Triple-A Syracuse, the team announced. In a subsequent move, the Mets also activated Francisco Alvarez, who has been working back from a UCL sprain in his right hand and a broken left pinky. This season, Senga is 7-6 with a 3.02 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 109 strikeouts in 113⅓ innings, but those stats don't tell the whole story. Since the 32-year-old right-hander returned from the injured list after a month on the injured list with a right hamstring strain, he is 0-3 with a 5.90 ERA and a 1.69 WHIP. With several members of the Mets starting rotation tormented by an inability to get deep into games, Senga has been one of the chief culprits. Since the calendar turned to June, Senga has tossed five innings or more three times in nine starts. Before landing on the IL, Senga boasted a National League-best 1.47 ERA while 12 of his 13 starts were at least five innings. His strikeout-to-walk ratio was 2.35, compared to 1.85 since his return. The Mets have also had to be cautious with Senga's workload since he debuted since coming over from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball in 2023. He has pitched on regular rest just once this season. The decision to send down Senga, which needed to be approved by the right-hander, will allow him to work on his mechanics to produce a little more power behind his pitches and more swing-and-miss stuff. The velocity is down on all of Senga's pitches since he returned from missing nearly all of the 2024 season with a shoulder capsule and calf strains. This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com:Kodai Senga demoted: Mets send struggling pitcher to AAA

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Why New York Mets sent Kodai Senga to minor leagues

Why New York Mets sent Kodai Senga to minor leagues With the Mets choosing to go with three young pitchers to fill out their starting rotati...

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