are the biggest couple on the planet right now so both are doing something without the other Is there any reason to think trouble might be on the horizon Or are the couple simply doing their own thing with their friends a source told Page Six that there is nothing negative going on with the couple's separate outings “They’re still so in love and enjoying spending time with their friends and each other during the offseason,” the source said That is a little sigh of relief for fans of the pair doesn't mean they have to do everything together and it's clear by these past outings that they are fine with that Rumors have swirled that the couple could be set to get engaged and even start a family Travis and Taylor appear content to keep doing what they're doing With the NFL offseason beginning to ramp up the time for Kelce and Swift to be together in a holiday setting is closing and we imagine that one more trip will be in order we can be safe in the knowledge that Swift and Kelce are still just as happy as they've ever been This work, Texas Military Department hosts annual Best Warrior Competition, by SSG Rogelio Medina, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright The ministry also called for the need to keep camp sites clean DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) represented by the Wildlife Protection Department in cooperation with the Environment Brigade of the Internal Security Forces (Lekhwiya) has implemented a comprehensive campaign covering all winter camping areas in the country This campaign coincides with the end of the 2024-2025 winter camping season The campaign aims to notify winter camp owners of the end of the season and urge them to begin removing their camps to preserve the environment and ensure the cleanliness and safety of the camping sites The Ministry urges all campers to remove their camps as soon as possible noting that it has assigned a specialized team to conduct inspections and monitor the removal of camps It also called for the need to keep camp sites clean (WOLF) - — Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has captivated fans of all ages and as the final night of the tour approaches one local organization is channeling the swiftie spirit into something special Mission Cheer Academy in Wilkes-Barre held a Taylor Swift-themed dance camp on Sunday bringing together young fans to learn new moves “I love that they come in their different outfits of how Taylor dresses They love a good Reputation; they ask for it all the time But it’s fun because it’s something they’re all interested in,” said cheer coach The camp featured more than just dance moves this event combined two of her favorite things We learned a dance and we’re making bracelets,” said Peck Addie has been a swiftie since she was three years old when a Taylor Swift song in a movie caught her attention and then I listened to it and that’s kind of how I became a swiftie and how I knew Taylor Swift because of that movie I knew half of them and started growing to become more of a swiftie,” said Peck Mission Cheer Academy offering classes for all ages starting at just three years old They host monthly events to engage the community and this swiftie-themed camp is just one example of their creativity As Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour wraps up tonight these young fans are creating their own unforgettable moments proving the music doesn’t have to stop when the show ends 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;font-size:inherit;}.css-v4v4rs{-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none;width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;fill:currentColor;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;-webkit-transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;font-size:inherit;}@media (min-width:0px){.css-v4v4rs{display:block;}}@media 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the mid-round sleeper category .css-1xiyrl{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;aspect-ratio:unset;}Fantasy players shouldn't target him right out the gate like Christian McCaffrey but he could help swing a league as a later pickup All those weapons in Chicago should lead to more scoring chances and Swift is coming off a Pro Bowl season in 2023 when he ran for 1,049 yards and five scores while adding 39 catches for 214 yards and one touchdown with the Philadelphia Eagles He was part of a loaded offense with the Eagles as well and still produced at an impressive level So that could mean more of the same in Chicago after impressing in training camp and the preseason Khalen Saunders is launching an LGBTQ+-friendly football camp (Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) NFL star Khalen Saunders, who is the brother of Taylor Swift’s backing dancer Kameron Saunders has launched an LGBTQ+-friendly youth football camp The New Orleans Saints player announced at the GLAAD Media Awards 2025 that he will be welcoming LGBTQ+ youth to his football camp later in the year.  Saunders said to NFL Network’s Good Morning Football, “It feels as though there’s not really a space for the LGBTQ+ community” in the “very male-dominant and heterosexual dominant” sport “Being an ally is more than just saying ‘I support’ but it’s also showing up,” he added It comes after Saunders went to the Pride Football Clinic “I was able to go out there and get to talk to some of the people participating in it and [there were] great conversations,” the athlete said.  “These are people that feel they have to be hidden they might love football in general as a sport they kind of shy away from it because of orientations or other outside things “That’s my goal to continue to spread positive energy around that because football is for everybody “has zero credibility in 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Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Many of those in the camp have mental illnesses I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Ahead of three Taylor Swift concerts, which could draw around 150,000 visitors to New Orleans' Superdome this weekend state authorities are clearing a nearby homeless encampment Roughly 75 people who were living in tents beneath an overpass would be relocated roughly two blocks away, Louisiana State Police said. Advocates said the sweep would disrupt progress in finding long-term, permanent housing for those affected. Other people without shelter living in the historic, tourist-dependent French Quarter neighborhood would also be moved to the same location, officials said. Gov. Jeff Landry's spokesperson said the move was taken to address homelessness and safety issues, linking the effort to the upcoming concerts and February's Super Bowl. “As we prepare for the city to host Taylor Swift and Super Bowl LIX, we are committed to ensuring New Orleans puts its best foot forward when on the world stage," Landry's communications director, Kate Kelly, said in a statement issued to local media. Later, in a statement to The Associated Press, Kelly stressed that the move only involved a short distance and that safety was a concern. “Only the most dangerous blocks — where homeless regularly walk across busy streets — are being shut down,” she said. Initial plans to break up the encampment near the dome came to light Monday. It is unclear when plans were made to move to the location roughly two blocks away. City Council member Lesli Harris, whose district includes the area, said she and housing advocates had been told the move would be made Thursday. “They're suddenly here, on Wednesday morning, springing this on us,” said Harris. Martha Kegel, executive director of Unity of Greater New Orleans, a nonprofit that seeks permanent housing for unsheltered people, said moving the encampment was better than disbanding it as advocates had initially feared. But she said it was still a needless and harmful endeavor, as well as a waste of state and federal tax money earmarked for sheltering those without homes. Many of those in the camp have mental illnesses and are distrustful of authorities and those trying to help them, Kegel said. “Some people were frightened and left, and that's not good,” she said. “Because then all the work that we did to assess them and document their disabilities and, you know, work with them on their housing plan has now been wasted.” Among those making the move Wednesday was Terrence Cobbins. Taking a break from gathering his belongings, he said he was told to move because of the upcoming concerts. “They ain't never did it before for other people," he said. "Why Taylor Swift?” He said he wasn't happy about the disruption, “I can't do nothing about it.” City Council President Helena Moreno issued a statement calling for better state and city coordination to address homelessness. Kegel said her agency should have been contacted, noting that the concert dates were announced months ago. “We could have accomplished what the governor wanted in a humane and rational way and not just push people a couple of blocks away or scatter them,” she said. There was no indication that Swift or the NFL — which, four years ago, set the 2025 Super Bowl for New Orleans — had any input in the decision to move the camp. Emailed requests for comment were sent to Swift representatives and the league Wednesday afternoon. A man in a homeless encampment lays among possessions after Louisiana State police gave instructions for them to move to a different pre-designated location as they perform a sweep in advance of a Taylor Swift concert in New Orleans govt and politics"},{"score":0.61006,"label":"/business and industrial/business operations/business plans"},{"score":0.58239,"label":"/news"},{"score":0.577755,"label":"/law govt and politics/government/government contracting and procurement"},{"score":0.570949,"label":"/society/senior living"},{"score":0.559473,"label":"/science/weather"},{"score":0.530957,"label":"/law The tight end was greeted by fans of both his team and his girlfriend during a training session on Sunday The Bears conducted a fully padded practice that was open to the public Wednesday at Halas Hall The play that elicited the loudest oohs and aahs from the crowd came when running back D'Andre Swift reached high to pluck a screen pass out of the air with one hand "I'm not surprised because he's done that before," said running backs coach Chad Morton There's nothing he can do that surprises me He did it again 🤯 https://t.co/RQYtEIj7d9 pic.twitter.com/00L97Yjv7T When the Bears agreed to terms with Swift on the first day of free agency in March they added an explosive dual-threat weapon Appearing in 56 games in his first four NFL seasons with the Lions (2020-22) and Eagles (2023) he has rushed for 2,779 yards and 23 touchdowns on 593 carries and caught 195 passes for 1,412 yards and eight TDs "Just think of all the different ways we can use him now," Morton said There are so many things that are available for him not just as a runner but for the entire offense and all the stuff he can do." Swift possesses multiple traits that enable him to excel as a pass catcher "He's got great hand-eye coordination," Morton said they can't read zone very well and get too close to the defender Swift's no-nonsense mentality has been evident since he first joined the Bears "D'Andre is a super talented football player," said passing game coordinator Thomas Brown "But what I love the most about him—which I didn't know until I started working with him—is the way he works Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron has seen quarterback Caleb Williams continue to gain a firmer grasp of the playbook "When we watch him go through his reads and progressions right there going to where the ball should go is happening way more times than not," Waldron said "He has been doing a good job reading with his feet Seeing all those things is what really gives you the confidence moving forward." Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron addresses the media on Wednesday at Halas Hall Brown has seen plenty of evidence that indicates Williams will be ready for the Bears' season opener against the Titans Sunday "One of the biggest things is just the competitive spirit," Brown said but also just being able to hold himself to a higher standard from an accountability standpoint." Brown has been impressed with how Williams has performed on the practice field "He makes 2-3 throws every day that are better than most rookie quarterbacks you've been around," Brown said "Being able to understand how to operate the offense but also not take away from his athletic ability to move outside the pocket's going to be a big thing Williams has demonstrated the ability to extend plays with his legs and then find open receivers Asked about the biggest challenge in practicing against Williams said: "Really just his mobility in the pocket He makes his reads and then he's able to move around So just trying to contain him and stay level you think you've got him … and he's able to get out of there." the 2023 second-round pick from Florida has been a force throughout camp and appears primed to have a breakout season after showing promise as a rookie Dexter sports a leaner and stronger physique after reshaping his body during the offseason He also has a much better understanding of the defense and what it's like to play in the NFL than he did a year ago "Almost a totally different player because I know what to expect I know where I'm supposed to be when I finish a play the 6-foot-6 defensive tackle has shown a propensity to bat down passes so if there's a situation where I can't get all the way to the quarterback and get that sack you've got to get your hands up and get some tipped passes Those turn into turnovers and that's what we want as a defense." Dexter has placed a much greater emphasis on batting down passes with the Bears than he did at Florida "I think I've actively gotten better," he said Now I know what coach [Eric] Washington and coach Trav (Travis Smith) bat the ball.' Now it has come in my head that I need to get my hands up.' Or if I'm going to split a rush guy and I'm at the point where I'm right in front of the quarterback Edwards and Cairo Santos meet the media following Wednesday's training camp practice at Halas Hall The Bears were back on the Halas Hall practice fields Wednesday as they continue preparing for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Buffalo Bills Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson stood out in the Bears' final training camp practice Thursday registering an interception and a pass breakup the Bears are replicating part of their regular-season practice week in preparation for their Sept The Bears held their final practice before Tuesday's final cuts officially welcomed two new veteran defensive linemen to Halas Hall and made several roster moves on a busy Saturday Coach Matt Eberflus revealed Tuesday that the majority of Bears starters will not play in Thursday night's preseason finale against the Chiefs in Kansas City Nickel back Kyler Gordon starred in Monday's practice including one he snared after the ball was deflected at the line of scrimmage The Bears defense showed its ball-hawking ability in Thursday's joint practice with the Bengals as linebacker Tremaine Edmunds safety Kevin Byard III and cornerback Greg Stroman Jr Receiver-turned-running back Velus Jones Jr continued to practice at his new position Wednesday—and shared a sad but heartwarming story about his late pet ferret Quarterback Caleb Williams provided the offensive highlights in Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall with impressive touchdown passes to receivers DJ Moore and Rome Odunze Bears coach Matt Eberflus announced Thursday that the team's starters including rookie quarterback Caleb Williams will make their preseason debut Saturday against the Bills in Buffalo Matt Eberflus is leaning toward playing Caleb Williams in Saturday's preseason game in Buffalo but the Bears coach is still evaluating the situation and won't announce his decision until later in the week The Bears defense performed well in Sunday's practice at Halas Hall Edwards and cornerback Terell Smith producing multiple impact plays TOWN OF MINONG — As a middle school math teacher at Northwood School Linda Farris heard stories about the fifth grade’s annual trip to Swift Nature Camp with Solon Springs students When she started teaching fifth grade three years ago just everything they participate in and the relationships they create with Solon Springs students," Farris said "And it’s such a great leadership opportunity for the high school counselors to step up and help." For three days and two nights each September the fifth-grade classes from Solon Springs and Northwood visit the camp in the town of Minong “The best part about camp is seeing the way our high school students act as role models for our younger fifth graders," said Solon Springs fifth grade teacher Beth Reedy "Having had almost all of our high school counselors as students it is just amazing to see the way they have grown into kind and caring leaders for our kids.” After a game of Capture the Flag on Thursday camper Lucien Boettcher lined up for lunch The 10-year-old from Solon Springs School gave camp an 8 or 9 rating out of 10 He enjoyed canoeing and all the activities and he was looking forward to “making ice cream and going to picnic island.” Camper Tony Jamison of Northwood School said camp was like a vacation during which he enjoyed making ice cream and kayaking said she learned how to identify trees by their leaves Her favorite part of the experience was “making new friends.” The annual trip leaves a lasting impression “The fun and experience of all of it," said Solon Springs High School senior Cade Lisson who returned to camp last week as a counselor "I remember when I was here there was a person on the roof in a Bigfoot outfit spraying us with a water hose." “It’s like I remember," said counselor Maddie Rutzen "It was a lot of fun when I was in fifth grade So I just want the fifth graders nowadays to be able to have the same experience as I did.” “I really enjoy seeing him learn things is the biggest thing My son’s never been canoeing and yesterday he was doing that,” said Brown who equated it to his own experiences as a Boy Scout Even Northwood Principal Tammie Denninger had memories to share She visited the camp 44 years ago when she was a Northwood School fifth grader “I was one of those kids that wanted to be part of everything and so just being able to come up here was really cool,” she said Classes ranged from first aid and compass navigation to an obstacle course set up by the Minong Volunteer Fire Department “Students get to apply the knowledge they are learning in the classroom to a hands-on outdoor setting and build wonderful relationships with their peers and teachers," Reedy said "Seeing fifth graders really enjoying themselves in an active outdoor environment free from technology and classroom structure really allows us to get to know our students on a much deeper level," she said The joint trips to Swift Nature Camp were launched in the 1980s under former Northwood Superintendent Bill Matthias Shortly after he moved on to a new position Matthias was asked to resurrect it 16 years ago sets up a meal plan and serves as outdoor education coordinator for the three-day experience Camp directors Jeff and Lonnie Lorenz open their doors to the students for free “We believe that kids deserve a place where they can grow and be nurtured and have fun and be away from electronics and appreciate nature,” Lonnie said there’s something special about watching campers transform in nature as they learn problem-solving skills and resilience to provide them with a safe place where they can be who they are that they can explore what the nature has to offer and find it fun,” she said Chicago Bears training camp is just around the corner which means it’s time to start looking ahead at the roster the team is bringing to Lake Forest We're unveiling our Bears 2024 training camp position previews where we're breaking down every player by position and examining the biggest question facing the group It’s time for the running backs to get their time in the spotlight and the group received a much-needed boost in talent during the offseason The electric D’Andre Swift was brought in to add a lethal element to a Bears’ rushing attack that disappointed last year -- even with the league's top rushing offense thanks in large part to Justin Fields -- with returning contributors Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson failing to make a mark most of the year They can’t be entirely blamed for their lack of production as the offense as a whole was largely dysfunctional in 2023 That won’t be an excuse for the ball carriers this year: virtually every aspect of the offense has been upgraded and the unit is expected to benefit from better blocking and a more potent pass game A season littered with opportunity awaits them so let’s break down the Bears’ running back group ahead of training camp Swift was one of the team’s bigger acquisitions in free agency so it’s only natural to kick things off with him The one-time Lion had a career year with the Eagles in 2023 nearly doubling his previous best rushing total in a season by gaining 1,049 yards on the ground elusiveness and knack for getting into the second level of the defense clearly levied intrigue from Bears GM Ryan Poles; last year’s running back room had major trouble breaking away from defenders and making them miss Though he set career lows in touchdowns and receptions that can mostly be attributed to the Eagles’ infamous “Tush Push” method of getting into the endzone and their offense having struggles in the pass game last year and he should give the run game an immediate boost on gamedays Some say he’s slow and can’t make a consistent impact at the NFL level while some say he plays strikingly similar to tackle-breaking expert and former Bear The ever-fluctuating opinions are understandable as his 2022 campaign won him a lot of fans going over 700 yards rushing and averaging nearly six yards a carry but his 2023 outing had fans selling their Herbert stock as he regressed in nearly every statistical category eventually being relegated to a backup role behind D’Onta Foreman the Montgomery comparisons aren’t entirely incorrect as he is adept shedding tackles with his sheer physicality His play picked up sharply toward the end of 2023 as well churning out 264 yards on the ground in the last three games he wasn’t finding any help in his supporting cast -- the offensive line failed to open running lanes all year and former offensive coordinator Luke Getsy did not put him in winning situations Herbert hasn’t hit his ceiling in my estimation and he really cleaned up his play as the season went on If the offense’s many offseason upgrades click like they should Herbert and Swift could form a very formidable “thunder and lightning”-type duo Every year the fanbase falls in love with a rookie or two who we think will make a real impact early for the Bears -- Williams and receiver Rome Odunze are our collective picks this year we were all charmed by Texas’s Johnson; he was the reserve runner behind the Falcon’s phenomenal Bijan Robinson and he popped off the screen when he did get into the game in college running with a ferocity that won the hearts of true Chicago fans The fanbase’s infatuation with Johnson before the 2023 season evidently didn’t translate into quality play as he only mustered 352 yards and just two touchdowns on the year His performance does come with some caveats however: the rookie only toted the ball 81 times throughout the season only receiving double digit carries in one game Johnson was also a victim of the “not a very good offense” effect quickly falling to the bottom of the depth chart behind Foreman and Herbert except he’s slightly faster and a lot more ferocious While it’s true the offense has plenty of mouths to feed this year with just one ball He could be a surprisingly productive contributor when things are all said and done as he was just signed this March to a two-year contract He has an uphill battle to make the roster but his ability to perform on special teams will weigh heavily on whether he makes it or gets cut he’s never really had his chance as a starter bringing 16 catches in 10 games with the Seahawks last year Homer will be a regular contributor on special teams should he make the roster The NFL has strayed far from the days where fullbacks were a mainstay on any respectable roster but the Bears stay true to their roots by featuring Blasingame in their offense the era of the workhorse FB who would tally over 1,000 yards rushing in a season are long gone so Blasingame is more of a supplemental piece on the offense blocking out of the backfield on rushing plays and staying in as an extra pass protector on passing plays He had only six carries for 26 yards and three catches for two yards in 2023 You’ll never see him or anyone from his position in magazines or as a headliner on a Monday Night Football graphic but he's a beloved veteran of the team who paves the way for his running backs and acts as a bodyguard for his quarterback Ian WheelerWheeler was picked as an undrafted free agent out of Howard gaining 316 yards and two touchdowns on the ground and snagging a TD through the air With the running back group as stacked as it is he’ll have a hard time making the 53-man roster by training camp’s end A very strong performance on special teams can secure him a spot The Bears as a franchise don’t have many positive cornerstones when it comes to their offense – the club has been plagued with poor skill players throughout its history One offensive pillar they can hang their helmet on are the running backs starting all the way back with Red Grange in the roaring 1920’s the legendary Walter Payton in the 70’s and 80’s and even modern standouts like Thomas Jones and Matt Forte It’s surprisingly uncommon for the Bears to have a poor running back group so it’s about time for the current cast to right the ship and provide a deadly complement to what should be an airshow of an offense with Williams at QB QuarterbackRunning backWide receiverTight endOffensive lineEdge rusherDefensive tackleLinebackerCornerbackSafetySpecial teams Maggie Ekberg is a Newsweek writer based in Tampa She has in-depth knowledge of entertainment media and how online conversations shape the industry covering everything from Hollywood A-listers to trending pop culture moments having previously contributed to Us Weekly You can get in touch with Maggie by emailing m.ekberg@newsweek.com either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Travis Kelce is feeling the love from an unexpected quarter: the passionate fans of his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. On Sunday, July 28, as the Chiefs geared up for the 2024-2025 NFL season at their training camp the 34-year-old tight end witnessed an outpouring of support not just from die-hard Chiefs fans but also from devoted Swifties part of an autograph day at Missouri Western State University saw groups of Swift fans come to cheer on Kelce a fan who specializes in making Taylor Swift-themed T-shirts "Go Taylor's boyfriend!" The Swiftie also rocked a pair of sunglasses adorned with "So High School" friendship bracelet charms — a nod to a song from the 34-year-old pop sensation's album "I'm obsessed with football obviously, and I'm obsessed with Taylor Swift," Lee shared with People "I think it's really cool [that fans are showing up] It's two fandoms that I don't think anyone would've ever expected to converge together." donned a Chiefs jersey with "Traylor" on the back symbolizing the union of Travis and Taylor she said the lovebird's relationship has "been a positive thing for everyone to look at" and that she's hopeful it "continues to blossom." lifelong Chiefs fans have felt the new energy the Grammy winner has brought to the game a born-and-bred local and Kelce fan from the start said she thinks "it's really cool that he's bringing so much attention to Kansas City and I just love the two of them together and enjoy watching their love story unfold." The sports enthusiasts went on to say "It's cool that the rest of the world is starting to appreciate the Chiefs." Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all The Chicago Bears are in the thick of training camp practices as they inch closer and closer to the start of the 2024 season Every rep counts for this team as they look to install a brand new offense with new playmakers On defense, the Bears are building off a successful 2023 season with many of the same starters in place They will look to solidify themselves as a top defense while role players on both sides try and make an impact to secure a roster spot when the preseason wraps up After every practice, we will be highlighting a handful of players who stood out and why. On Wednesday, the Bears put the pads back on for a long practice which unfortunately saw a few injuries to players on both sides of the ball though there were a few highlight plays made by the skill position players Here were the standouts from Day 14 of practice: RB D'Andre SwiftRunning back D'Andre Swift got paid handsomely this offseason when the Bears signed him to a three-year and the expectation is that he'll be a dynamic weapon for the new-look offense Plays like the one he made on Wednesday are reasons why many are optimistic Sweat had arguably the two best plays of the day during practice when he climbed the ladder to snag a pair of screen passes with just one hand The first came from quarterback Caleb Williams on the left side while the second was from Brett Rypien on the right Swift secured both passes and dashed upfield for big gains It's been four years since Chicago had a running back who can be a consistent pass-catching threat out of the backfield the best and most consistent defensive player has arguably been cornerback Jaylon Johnson The 2023 Second-Team All-Pro is picking up where he left off by giving wide receivers like DJ Moore and Keenan Allen fits blanketing his assigned receivers with no completions at one point and it was when Allen caught a deep ball during 1-on-1s This came just one day after the veteran receiver claimed he had yet to haul in a catch against Johnson Johnson had himself a day out at Halas Hall S Kevin ByardDuring the first few weeks of camp new Bears safety Kevin Byard had gotten beat by some of the talented receivers in team sessions and individual drills Byard and the Bears defense got after Williams during 7-on-7s when the rookie quarterback rolled out to extend the play Williams fired a pass to tight end Cole Kmet but Byard read it all the way and was able to come away with the interception A veteran ballhawk like Byard will make young quarterbacks pay sooner or later After having a couple tough plays early on in camp If you ask anyone who attended Wednesday's camp practice almost all of them would agree that DeMarcus Walker stood out in more ways than one The veteran defensive end has developed a reputation for trash talking ever since he signed as a free agent last offseason and he took things up a notch during practice As described by 670 The Score's Mark Grote the Bears defense clamped down on a third-down play during the two-minute drill which led to Walker ripping off his helmet while screaming at the offensive players He slammed it to the turf and actually drew a taunting penalty from the refs working practice Walker reportedly was going off for about 15 seconds before the flags flew and Walker put the exclamation point on it Taylor SwiftMain: IMAGO / Icon Sportswire The 34-year-old tight end was walking by a string of offices at Arrowhead Stadium during one of the Kansas City Chiefs' "Friends and Family Days" when he ran into a handful of fans and left them with an "unbelievable" experience at the team's home stadium In a now-viral video uploaded to TikTok on Sunday one visitor began joking with the NFL star by pointing at him and sighing "What are you guys doing in my hallway?" Kelce quipped back you just took my wife's breath away," another fan said before panning over to their wife Without missing a beat, Kelce blurted out: "Taylor Swift effect." As the adults in the room (and online) giggled, the three-time Super Bowl champ began greeting the younger fans who stood before him–another action that earned him positive attention from Swifties "'It’s the Taylor swift effect' I love this guy lol," one Swiftie gushed before another dubbed the loving comment as proof that Kelce "gets it and is so understanding." Love his sense of humor and low key demeanor," a third admitted.  "The fact that he looks so tired/worn out and yet still in a good mood greeting fans and shouting out his love 💕," a different TikToker applauded.  "Honestly is the guy ever in a bad mood?" someone else asked "Omg perfect answer 🤣🤣❤️," another wrote before declaring Next: Fans Declare Travis Kelce 'the Most Handsome GOAT' Who 'Ever Lived' in New Video From Chiefs Training The actress supported her son as he performed at the Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts Daniel Knighton/Getty; Jenna Dewan/Instagram When Travis Kelce met Taylor Swift in 2023 he donned a similar look for Chiefs training camp Travis Kelce is flashing back to when he first met Taylor Swift It wasn’t a buzz cut or his hair bleached, but the Kansas City Chiefs tight end recently rocked a mustache for the NFL team’s training camp on July 21—the same look he had when he first met the “Fortnight” singer last summer In a video shared by the NFL team to X Travis paired his iconic facial hair with red athletic shorts And Travis—who is known to switch up his look from time to time and has previously referred to himself with a mustache as “El Travador”—has shared his training camp look was what he had been rocking the day he met Taylor “I’ll tell you what that ‘stache and the 87 jersey was pretty iconic there for a bit,” Travis explained during a press conference in October 2023 “I had it when I met Taylor for the first time.” Of course, the mustache is nothing new. Travis has used the facial hair look to signal the beginning of a new NFL season since 2021. In fact, it became a tradition for the Chiefs player and his teammates, as an homage to head coach Andy Reid “It's all having fun at camp, man,” Travis explained during an episode of Training Camp Live in 2023 But don’t expect the mustache to stay, stay, stay a while. Although it’s become a tradition, it’s not Travis’ favorite look. As he noted on an episode of the New Heights podcast the look is reserved for very specific circumstances “I always bring it around at training camp because that’s when I’m not doing any paid appearances,” Travis explained on an August 2023 episode “I'm not subject to doing anything where I have to team up with a company and look presentable.” As Travis prepares for a new football season to kick off keep reading for more fun facts about the NFL star so at least one of them is at each of their sons' games Travis is also the "perfect uncle," according to Jason who shares daughters Wyatt, Elliotte and Bennett with his wife Kylie Kelce they're so drawn to him immediately—partly because he's gorgeous," Jason quipped to E News at the premiere of the Prime Video documentary Kelce "but then also he's just a fun human being Though Travis' eldest niece might still need some convincing. In an adorable video Jason shared Wyatt heatedly informs her uncle he is not allowed to have pink hair because "You're naughty and you're sneaky!" Sigh but at least Travis may be able to win over Bennett the moment he first held her captured for posterity in Kelce Travis has cited two "humbling" experiences from his past that made him realize there were more important things than just having a good time Growing up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Travis was booted from his high school football team after failing French, so he missed playing with Jason during his brother's senior year. And "even more embarrassing, when it means more," Travis recalled on the Jan. 10 episode of The Pivot podcast the same thing happened at the University of Cincinnati when he was suspended for the entire 2010 season after testing positive for marijuana He felt like he'd embarrassed not just his family but the whole community who'd supported him So when it was time to work his way back onto the team (and switch from quarterback to tight end) "I had guidelines I had to go through," he recalled "and it created routine and structure in my life that I hadn't taken serious up until that point I began to use that in every aspect of my life." Travis made a triumphant return for the Bearcats and was named Tight End of the Year at the College Football Performance Awards after the 2012 season despite thinking he'd be a high pick in the 2013 NFL Draft he didn't get the call until the third round Ultimately it was Jason who put in a good word with incoming Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid who'd worked with the elder Kelce brother on the Eagles and was willing to take a chance on the reputationally challenged Travis Knowing his sibling—who also let him move in when he lost his scholarship—vouched for him both in college and the NFL, Travis reflected to Vanity Fair this year "I'm forever in debt to this guy for putting his name putting his honor on the line to get me another chance if you're bad at school and smoke weed Hosting SNL was a dream come true for Travis—who said at the very least he plans to play through his current contract which ends in 2025—but he's only getting started when it comes to the wider world of non-sports entertainment In addition to hosting the New Heights podcast with Jason and keeping his comedic chops sharp in commercials for State Farm and Campbell's Soup he signed with Creative Artists Agency and has let it be known he's up for.. "I don't know if what I want to do has really been done yet," he told Vanity Fair Sports broadcasting could certainly be in his future I could make it make sense to the people who are just now getting into it Travis has a lot of people invested in his long-term happiness but they've stayed out of his private life "Kylie infamously fell in love with me on Tinder, so maybe she can give you some tips," Jason teased Travis on the Sept. 6 episode of New Heights Asked if she preferred mustache or no 'stache for his profile pic Kylie advised her brother-in-law to keep his current facial hair because "if they'd swipe right at your worst then they'll love you at your best." "That doesn't even hurt my feelings Travis' Catching Kelce journey started with 50 potential love interests, one woman from each state. He dated his ultimate pick, Maya Benberry of Kentucky "She's an absolutely wonderful girl," Travis told E! News of his then-secret girlfriend ahead of the series' premiere in October 2016 It was tough having to keep the outcome a secret but "I wouldn't have picked her if I didn't feel a certain way about her." And yet he admitted he wasn't in a rush for the end zone "I have always been the just let it roll [type]," he explained "and take advantage of the opportunities when they come about I've always been a very success-driven person so I'm very focused on trying to get my career somewhere That and I'm still getting to know her and marriage is a huge step that it takes a while to get to know you're ready for." Maya said when all was revealed "I just feel like the luckiest girl in the world it's just amazing that my dream guy is now mine!" But the life coach and brand consultant isn't exactly rooting for Travis these days, telling DailyMail.com after Taylor Swift's cameo at his game "Taylor seems like such a fun girl with a beautiful spirit so I wish her the best of luck but I wouldn't be a girls' girl if I didn't advise her to be smart I'm sure by now she has mastered the ability to see who is really there for her—and who is just using her." Travis said recently on New Heights that "DMs can work every now and then" when it comes to meeting people He made his presence known on influencer Kayla Nicole's Instagram in 2017, liking her photos and clicking through her Instagram Story. "I didn't just go through every single pic and just start liking it immediately," he assured E! News in February 2022 jumped in my DMs and the rest is history." Kayla was Travis' date to teammate Patrick Mahomes' March 12, 2022, wedding in Hawaii but their relationship ended later that year "I'm in the free market right now," Travis said—regarding his personal life one should specify—on The Pivot in January "I'm out there just enjoying life the latest step in the previously one-sided dance Travis had been doing for months With the Travilor (you're welcome) narrative already spiraling wildly out of hand 20 that he had invited Taylor to come watch him play—seeing as he'd already watched her play we'll see what happens in the near future," Travis said adding that the ball was "in her court," metaphors flying every which way and Monday-morning quarterbacks have already mapped out Taylor and Travis' dueling schedules for the next six months Yet while you should definitely bet on the entire NFL's pun returns to reach record highs this season don't expect to get much dirt from Team Kelce In a Sept. 20 radio interview, Jason said he thought the rumors Travis and Taylor were dating were "100 percent true," but he was 99 percent joking ("The guy is absolutely ridiculous," Travis said on The Pat McAfee Show "please everybody stop asking my brother!") 24 game that he wasn't even sure if Travis was serious when he casually mentioned that Taylor was going to be there the last minute," the Chiefs quarterback told reporters "There are some things with Trav where he kind of just says it and you don't know if it's true or not." A few days after it turned out to be true, Mahomes called Taylor "really cool, good people," speaking to reporters at the team facility I'm going to let them have their privacy and just keep it moving." "Nobody does anything crazy to get my attention as far as guys," Taylor lamented in a 2012 Extra interview (thank you I can't remember so I guess there hasn't been anything the bar is set really low for anyone I date in the future to come in and be that's what many Swifties had to say about Travis the rumored coupling triggering a debate between those convinced that Taylor put the eight-time Pro Bowl pick on the map and those who pay attention to football But now we know what becomes of curious minds During the "No Dumb Questions" segment of the Sept. 27 episode of New Heights which currently has 2 million views on YouTube Jason and Travis received a few more rudimentary inquiries than usual such as "What's a field goal?" from @ISaidSpeakNow and "Do you throw the ball or run with it?" "I did this to myself, Jason," Kelce acknowledged, referring to allll of it, from the paparazzi outside his house to the slo-mo replays of the action inside the visitors' suite LAKE FOREST, Ill. — As Brett Rypien’s pass floated above the linemen it didn’t look catchable — certainly not by the 5-foot-9 running back D’Andre Swift had other ideas. He leaped and hauled in the screen pass with one hand before taking off down the field. It was the play of the day Wednesday, drawing a huge cheer from Chicago Bears fans who had been waiting for a big play to hit I’m not surprised because he’s done that before,” running backs coach Chad Morton said “He did that in another practice so I know what he’s capable of There’s nothing he can do that surprises me But Swift has stood out over the past few weeks whether it’s catching passes or darting behind blocks as a runner It’s easier to judge the pass catching in camp Swift had a career-low 39 receptions last season in Philadelphia while putting up a career high in rushing yards. During his three seasons in Detroit, he averaged 52 catches per season. The last Bears running back to catch 50 passes in a season was David Montgomery in 2020 Passing game coordinator Thomas Brown played running back at Georgia then got his coaching start in the backfield He has the context to know what makes Swift’s pass catching unique “I think the short-area quickness … but also his natural ball skills and being able to understand how to adjust to the ball in the air,” he said he’s not a typical running back running routes being able to try and find ways to get him the ball.” — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) August 7, 2024 Seahawks running backs Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet combined for 62 catches and 468 yards last season in coordinator Shane Waldron’s offense with Morton as the running backs coach “He’s got great hand-eye coordination,” Morton said Lot of guys can’t read zone very well and get too close to the defender Waldron mentioned Swift, Khalil Herbert and Travis Homer on Wednesday when asked about the lack of downfield plays Bears 'Hard Knocks' takeaways: Caleb Williams the star but dynamic running backs will help rookie quarterback Caleb Williams especially if they’re running the ball well “I’ve been really happy with our run game in camp and I know you don’t really get to see, maybe from your guys’ perspective, just because it’s not to-the-ground tackling,” tight end Cole Kmet said “You guys don’t see what we’re kind of seeing in the film room Fan love from @DAndreSwift 🫶 pic.twitter.com/I0n1uSImyH — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) July 30, 2024 There’s a bonus to Swift making impact plays in practice Swift can help the linebackers prepare for the regular season six running backs had 59 receiving yards or more in a game against the Bears and backs accounted for seven receiving touchdowns “I mean, he’s damn near a receiver,” T.J. Edwards said of Swift I think just coming off of last year that’s something we wanted to improve on Being able to go against him and (Herbert) and Roschon (Johnson) and all those guys 'An incredible story': Why Kerry Joseph could be perfect for Caleb Williams Swift was diplomatic earlier in camp when asked about getting fewer targets in Philadelphia, saying he’ll play whatever role the coaches want, and it was different from Lions to Eagles “Swift has shown that ability being an excellent route runner in a lot of different phases of the pass game,” Waldron said last month When the Bears opened free agency by landing Swift it was a sign of their belief in both him and the role he could play for an offense that’s gotten even more explosive since the signing “We just felt that we wanted a home run hitter there,” coach Matt Eberflus said in the spring We wanted a weapon back — a guy who could be a weapon out of the backfield You can feel that when he is running the football but you can definitely feel that as a pass catcher “I know that in situational football it’s very difficult to be able to have the two guys outside covered and then you got another situation where you have the weapon back inside but the early impressions in camp should make the Bears feel hopeful about what Swift can bring Steve McMichael was right where he needed to be while witnessing his Hall of Fame moment The Chicago Bears knew they needed a dose of explosiveness at running back Khalil Herbert and D’Onta Foreman were a solid throwback pairing last year but the lack of big plays made it difficult for the offense to score Swift has a reputation for good speed and pass-catching ability He showed it during his time in Detroit and again last year in Philadelphia There have already been flashes of this ability during drills there was also an unexpected surprise when the running back showed up for training camp Albert Breer of the MMQB revealed the information in his latest column It turns out Swift showed up much slimmer than he’s ever been during his NFL career “A big part of that is what’s around him down from 220 (where he was with Detroit) to about 205 and has looked lightning quick at the start of camp.” Dropping 15 lbs in an off-season is no easy feat Swift must’ve put himself through a ferocious diet and workout routine to get there Keep in mind he played at 212 during his college career at Georgia He was that weight when he ran a 4.48 at the scouting combine #Bears RB D’Andre Swift with the nice catch and run 🔥 pic.twitter.com/AMBh2EaGF2 They already have to deal with two thumpers like Herbert and Roschon Johnson Adding a dose of speed to the mix should make the Bears offense even tougher to defend Their defense is already finding that out in training camp Swift has gashed them a few times in the first week often hurting them in hurry-up situations like the two-minute drill Caleb Williams already loves looking his way when his first reads aren’t available Nobody is saying D’Andre Swift will be the next Matt Forte he appears poised to become a major sparkplug Don’t forget Shane Waldron targeted the running backs 80 times last season in Seattle They will be a big part of the passing game Subscribe to the BFR Youtube channel and ride shotgun with Dave and Ficky as they break down Bears football like nobody else Swift was hard enough to catch last year at his original weight It’s crazy how OLmen have to cram calories to maintain their weight I’ve read about them setting timers to wake up in the middle of the night so they can eat their…french onion soup I want to gain pounds back to my old football weight wild boar ragu and broad egg noodles with mushrooms Speedy Swift will catch the ball in stride Roschon will thrust himself anywhere over the line or block the blitz The Bears need all three of these RBs for the long season The Chiefs tight end is back on the field after spending his summer filming a new TV series and joining Taylor Swift onstage during her Eras Tour Kelce attended several of Swift's international Eras Tour stops; the couple also vacationed in the Bahamas and Italy this year For more than a decade, a claim has circulated widely online that singer-songwriter Taylor Swift attended a summer camp for underprivileged kids founded by pop star Britney Spears. The rumor recently gained traction on social media, with posts like this one on X from the account Tom Brooks who in early July 2024 shared a throwback photo of the two singers A 14-year-old Taylor Swift attending 22-year-old Britney Spears' summer camp for future performers in 2003 It was a 10-day summer camp created by Britney Spears in 1999 The camp program was for 250 "economically disadvantaged students" and relied on donations and sponsors to help keep the organization going The camp was originally named the 'Britney Spears Camp for the Performing Arts' until Spears cut ties with the organization in 2004 In 2013, this rumor was shared on X accompanied by the familiar throwback photo of a young Swift posing with Spears whenever the photo and narrative resurfaces on social media the claim is made that Swift attended the "Toxic" singer's performing arts summer camp for economically disadvantaged students Even in 2009, fan forums discussed Swift attending Spears' camp in 2003 we have rated the claim as "Miscaptioned."  According to reports Spears did indeed launch a summer camp in 1999 called the Britney Spears Camp for the Performing Arts The camp aimed to provide high-quality performing arts education over a 10-day period during which the campers stayed on location at the campsite The Reddit post claimed that "in summer 2003 Taylor became enrolled in Britney Spears' performing arts camp for 10 days The camp ran as a charity and most of the kids were low-income but Taylor's parents apparently were able to get Taylor a spot there by making a donation (hopefully they donated enough to make room for another student so she didn't take another low income student's spot?)." Adding to the confusion, Spears — who appeared to have deactivated her Instagram account in mid-July 2024 — shared the photo purportedly showing her and Swift at the camp to Instagram in November 2023 alongside a snap of the two singers in 2008 at the MTV Video Music Awards Spears recalled she first met Swift backstage while on her "Oops!.. where she said they took the photo together: My good friend at the time was the assistant to my manager who was trying to become a manager himself "I have a girl named Taylor who wants to come in and sing for you." I was like of course !! and she sings a beautiful song with her guitar 🎸 I was like wow wow she's unbelievable !! and she then became the most iconic pop woman of our generation and I prefer her videos over movies any day Although Spears claimed the photo was taken during her "Oops!... I Did It Again" tour which reportedly ran from June 2000 to November 2000 the version of the photo she posted was labeled "2003," a year in which Spears did not tour including the current owners of the campsite They confirmed that Swift never attended the camp as a camper she did perform for the campers there at least once We spoke with the camp's founding director who has more than three decades of experience as an arts and creativity educator Luther recalled her first interaction with Spears and her subsequent introduction to now-34-year-old Swift who she said would have been about "14 and 15 when we met her." According to Luther (emphasis our own): I was here in my office and I was called by Britney Spears' management The phone call was in 1999 and our first camp was in August of 2000 Britney was starting a foundation at the time and wanted very much to start some kind of program for kids that couldn't afford lessons in the arts And essentially they decided starting a summer camp would be the thing to do We would pull kids from the New York and Boston areas where arts programs had been cut working with the school systems to find and identify kids from underserved populations who needed some kind of experience where they could be together and learn about dance and Britney's management asked me if I would design and deliver the program "Britney's [management] used to send in two or three young people they had just signed to perform at one of the evening performances each summer So Taylor Swift was one of the young people that they sent in And that time she was doing more country kind of music what it did was fulfill my wish to bring in different modes and genres of music and art "Taylor would also talk to the kids [who attended the 10-day camp] about such topics like how she created where she got her inspiration for songs from And then she would spend time in sort of a question-and-answer session because kids are very often interested in how you get someone to listen to the music that you've made and what the process of all of that was She was gracious and kind and always wonderful with the students She was at camp usually for a day or two out of the 10 days but she was never an attendant and continued to receive support from various celebrities "We've gone 20 years without Britney," Luther explained but other celebrities and performers of note have donated money and time to our camp." Those performers included the Jonas Brothers and 50 Cent the latter of whom Luther described as "just wonderful with the campers." Snopes asked Luther about Spears' post and her claim the photo was taken in 2000 while on tour: "No that's not true because we have pictures of Britney in that same outfit at camp We managed to source a VH1 clip on YouTube that shows Spears at her summer camp wearing the same outfit as she is in the photo with Swift: Luther shared a photo from her personal collection of Swift performing at the camp along with an autographed two-song CD stamped with the year 2003 autographed by Swift and addressed to Luther "It's hard to see she's at camp," Luther explained of the photo of Swift "but I know because I can see she's under the tent that I rent every year."  (Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts) To further bolster the claim that Swift was a performer at Spears' camp and not an attendee, in January 2015, the Instagram account belonging to joie_music (who describes herself as a singer songwriter and vocal coach) posted: "When Taylor and I were little ones performing for the Britney Spears performing arts camp ❤️." the claim that a photo proves Swift attended a Spears' summer camp for the underprivileged is miscaptioned While Swift did perform at the camp at least once several sources confirm she was not an attending camper Although Spears posted that the photo in question was taken during her "Oops!.. there is no proof to support the singer's claim which has added to the confusion surrounding the photo Snopes often reports on Swift, including unfounded claims that the singer was pregnant, and rumors that she burned 138 tons of jet fuel visiting her boyfriend Britney Spears-Founded Summer Camp Cash-Strapped https://nypost.com/2010/04/28/britney-spears-founded-summer-camp-cash-strapped/ "Taylor Swift Could Owe Millions to Ex-Manager." 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Foundation Group® https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/10/10/taylor-swift-profile-you-belong-with-me https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/2001/08/26/britney-s-summer-camp/50978170007/ https://x.com/SwiftyFrance/status/349881534850940928 https://x.com/BritneyHiatus/status/1284911842129661953 Nikki Dobrin is based in Los Angeles and has previously worked at The Walt Disney Company This material may not be reproduced without permission Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes pose during date night in Europe Everyone deserves a boyfriend like Taylor's boyfriend on July 18 despite being due at training camp in Missouri in just days Swifties thought that the July 17 concert where he was spotted would be Kelce's last for the time being given that he has to start training for the football season sometime between now and Sunday The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has been there for his superstar girlfriend for as long as he possibly could be The NFL pro was once again spotted in the crowd on Thursday One wrote on X "Everyone: Trav wont be at the shows he has training camp "Travis: OMG YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR FACESSSSSS" (This is a reference to the lyrics of "But Daddy I Love Him" from Swift's latest album.) people were impressed by the romantic gesture of it all—the fact that Kelce has stayed across an ocean for as long as he could even though he has to catch a transatlantic flight and then do sports at the highest level for a month straight "That man has to be at training camp TOMORROW. TOMORROW IN THE UNITED STATES. Oh the bar is set so high for men now because of Travis Kelce," one Swiftie wrote on X Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends it's actually unclear when Kelce needs needs to be at camp: The first official training session is this Sunday but many of his teammates have already arrived over the last couple of days That man has to be at training camp TOMORROW. TOMORROW IN THE UNITED STATES. Oh the bar is set so high for men now because of Travis Kelce.July 18, 2024 Meanwhile, another Swiftie wrote "travis being at the eras tour in germany when he has to start training camp friday," alongside a clip of Kelce saying Swift has been performing in Gelsenkirchen since July 17 and will be in the German city until tonight She'll then stay in the country and hop on over to Hamburg Meanwhile, Kelce's Chiefs training is happening for the next month. He'll be staying in a dorm room at Missouri Western State University until training wraps on Aug It feels like all that's left to say is "go Chiefs!" Ladies & gentlemen, WE’RE SO BACK. pic.twitter.com/V9CGKe1O0iJuly 16, 2024 Iris writes about everything from celebrity news and relationship advice to the pitfalls of diet culture and the joys of exercise and can typically be found eating her body weight in cheap chocolate As Travis Kelce's training camp looms, could there be a better way to wrap up an offseason than grooving to Taylor Swift's tunes in Germany Apparently not for the 34-year-old Chiefs' tight end Kelce was seen soaking in the vibes at his iconic girlfriend's Eras Tour concert in Gelsenkirchen's Veltins Arena on Wednesday marking his 13th live experience of Swift's performances — a number which happens to be the pop sensation's own favorite who is due back in Kansas City for the Chiefs' training camp within days seemed to enjoy a brief escape before the grueling season ahead part of a three-night stint by Swift at the venue gave Kelce a perfect send-off to his training season In a snapshot taken by a fan from the event and posted on X (formerly Twitter), the NFL star sports a casual look donning a green and black checkered shirt paired with a white baseball cap blending into the crowd yet standing out as he popped his head out from a private suite fans didn't hesitate to swarm the comment section "Is this aint the cutest [s***] im🥺 the way these two show up for each other every single time is magical," swooned one person "I can't tell you how happy this makes me," chimed in a third The NFL star's presence at Swift's concerts has become a familiar sight since the couple went public in October 2023 From his first Swift concert in Buenos Aires to multiple nights across Europe Kelce has woven his schedule around the "Cruel Summer" singers' tour dates showcasing a supportive partnership that traverses continents This commitment mirrors the mutual support they've become known for highlighting their ability to juggle demanding careers with their relationship Everyone: Trav wont be at the shows he has training camp Travis: OMG YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR FACESSSSSS#TSTheErasTour #GelsenkirchenTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/3gDnydWpoY As Swift continues her tour through Europe the countdown for Kelce's return to football duties approaches The Chiefs are slated to start their training camp on July 21 with high expectations for another stellar season An apparent injury to guard Elmarko Jackson brought an abrupt end to Kansas’ scrimmage Tuesday afternoon at the Bill Self Basketball Camp putting a damper on the summer debut of the new-look KU basketball roster Jackson went down hard to the ground after getting hit on his way to the rim The Jayhawks’ trainers took a look at him for several minutes before head coach Bill Self told the gathered crowd of campers “Elmarko’s going to be fine,” said that Jackson’s affected area had been immobilized as a precautionary measure and then concluded the scrimmage Jackson soon walked off the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena court flanked by the Jayhawks’ training staff but I didn’t really see what happened because I was on the bench,” center Hunter Dickinson said “But it was good to see him being able to walk it off on his own … Hoping for the best but we got a really good training staff that’ll get him back as soon as he can.” who is looking to take a leap forward after an up-and-down freshman campaign in Lawrence cut short a scrimmage that was originally intended to be played to 60 with the score at 46-38 in favor of Jackson’s blue team Incoming freshmen Flory Bidunga and Rakease Passmore had stolen the show for the blue team for much of the afternoon Bidunga went after All-American center Hunter Dickinson to score his team’s first six points (of eight total) and after a sluggish outside shooting start Passmore picked up the slack with four 3-pointers and a game-high 16 points “He was playing,” Dickinson said of Passmore taking advantage of the opportunity.” Dickinson said he was “going to try to teach him everything I know and try to make sure he maximizes his potential.” new to Lawrence after several years in Kokomo and his upbringing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo “I’m enjoying doing it,” Bidunga said I’m really glad to play for him and just have him develop me to the next level.” One open question for Self is exactly how Bidunga “probably as good of a prospect as we have,” will fit from a positional standpoint “We got to figure out who he is and how he impacts us and what he can do to help,” Self said on Monday in Topeka “Because he’s really not tall — 6-7 6-7 and a half — but he’s a terrific freakish type (of) athlete that can change directions said on Tuesday that his positional fit depends on how much work he puts in but “let’s see how that goes.” Besides Passmore’s potent all-around scoring other highlights of Tuesday’s scrimmage included two 3-pointers each from Alabama transfer Rylan Griffen and former manager Patrick Cassidy for the red team as well as a fierce transition dunk by Jackson Wisconsin transfer AJ Storr scored nine points Jamari McDowell looked sharp on offense and hit two 3-pointers of his own matching Bidunga’s eight points for the blue squad KU’s entire roster scored except for South Dakota State transfer Zeke Mayo and freshman walk-on Will Thengvall Former Jayhawks Christian Braun (now of the Denver Nuggets) and Tyon Grant-Foster (now at Grand Canyon) were in attendance Kansas transfer Zeke Mayo talks to the crowd during a scrimmage at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence Kansas Tuesday Kansas head coach Bill Self addresses the crowd during a scrimmage at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence Kansas Tuesday Kansas guard Patrick Cassidy fires a 3-pointer during a scrimmage at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence on Tuesday Kansas transfer AJ Storr dunks the ball during a scrimmage at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence on Tuesday Kansas transfer Rylan Griffen passes the ball to a teammate during a scrimmage at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence on Tuesday Kansas transfer Rylan Griffen drives to the basket during a scrimmage at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence on Tuesday drives to the basket during a scrimmage at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence on Tuesday Kansas center Hunter Dickinson goes up for a layup during a scrimmage at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence on Tuesday Kansas transfer AJ Storr goes up for a reverse layup during a scrimmage at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence on Tuesday Kansas assistant coach Norm Roberts talks with former player Christian Braun during a scrimmage at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence on Tuesday Jul 21, 2024Fans had a lot to say about Travis Kelce’s latest look as the star football player arrived in St. Joseph, Mo., to prepare for the 2024 NFL season with his team—and many speculated Taylor Swift had something to do with it The Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp officially kicked off on Sunday, July 21. The team shared video footage on social media showing fan-favorite players like Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes decked out in their gear and ready to play While Kelce’s mustache was fully grown in he had shaved his beard and let his hair grow out a bit The look sharply contrasted with his appearance at training camp last year when he kept his hair shorter and wore a mustache and beard Some fans who commented on the footage approved of the look “He really is one of the most handsome men on earth ain’t he.” Can’t wait for football!” another fan cheered “Live laugh love @tkelce’s alter ego with da mustache El Travador,” one X user tweeted as another jokingly combined Kelce’s “El Travador” and “Killatrav” nicknames “Killador returns to battle.” Another set of side-by-side images contrasted Kelce’s appearance on Sunday with a photo of him during the Chiefs’ training camp last year. The difference was evidence of “a taylor swift glow up,” the X user declared in their tweet But not all fans were thrilled to see the return of the tight end’s “mustache era.” Many X users urged him to “please remove” it “A 3-day beard definitely looks better.” that damn mustache 😂 😂,” another fan wrote Now that training camp has officially kicked off Kelce and his teammates are expected to stay busy preparing for the season through mid-August Next: Taylor Swift Fans Troll Travis Kelce by Imagining What His Training Camp Digs Look Like LISBON — After seeing the panic and frustration emerge Friday night at the Taylor Swift concert Lara Madais lined up with her boyfriend Joao Almeida to camp out for Saturday night's show "We saw the big lines," Madais says from spot seven in the general admission line Paramore had just begun their Friday night set and the two could hear Hayley Williams sing "That’s What You Get" pour out of the open roof of Estádio da Luz as they sat against a concrete wall Poor communication by staff on entry gates and bottlenecked lines delayed Friday night's show about an hour. At one point, fans knocked over a barricade and began running towards the stadium hoping to not miss Swift as she took the stage for her first time in Portugal More: 'Absolute chaos': Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Lisbon delayed as fans waited to enter Madais and a handful of others waited outside of the stadium watching the 60,000 plus fans exit Some fans walked away from the stadium to grab an Uber or cab back to their hotels Madais had her boyfriend to pass the time and make sure she was safe (he's not even going to the show) She paid €227 for her floor ticket ($246). To her, the cost and sleep deprivation are worth a moment to watch the record-breaking and massive Eras Tour but I hope to be three rows back," she says "I just want to feel like I'm right there and she's singing to me." Behind Madais sat Mafalda Gomes in a green sweatshirt with her suitcase containing her custom-made "Female Rage: The Musical" t-shirt "I'm saving a spot for my friend who is in the concert now," Gomes says I think I'm going to pass out because it's been my dream for like 10 years." Gomes brought a friendship bracelet kit to pass the time The neuropsychology student at Universidade Lusófona has been a fan since she was 12 because I hope Travis will come," she says about Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce who filmed his Friday "New Heights" podcast from a house "over yonder" and "across many different time zones." Fans speculate on if he'll make an appearance Saturday night at the show Taylor Swift's next two concerts will be in Spain at the Real Madrid fútbol stadium Don't miss any Taylor Swift news; sign up for the free, weekly newsletter This Swift Beat.  Follow Taylor Swift reporter Bryan West on Instagram, TikTok and X as @BryanWestTV SK – The Swift Current Broncos will open 2024/25 training camp this weekend at the InnovationPlex The Broncos will host a three-day Rookie Camp beginning Friday The camp will consist of four teams who will practice throughout the day before opening a mini round-robin style tournament at 3:45pm Main Camp will begin with a goaltending session on Sunday September 1 at 3:00 pm and wrap up with the annual Blue vs White game on Tuesday Full rosters for Main Camp will be posted prior to the first ice session on Sunday an all-rookie team will then travel to Regina on September 4th for a meeting with the Pats to officially kick off the WHL pre-season Season ticket holders are able to move seat locations up until September 4th any seat relocations must be done by contacting the stable (no in-season moves available after Dec If you have any questions, please contact the Stable by email at [email protected] or by phone during regular office hours at 306-773-1509 TRAVIS Kelce and Taylor Swift's summer of love has come to an end And the past few weeks have been extremely emotional for the A-list couple who now find it extremely hard to be apart The Kansas City Chiefs tight end flew to Europe numerous times over the summer to watch Swift on her Eras Tour Kelce's trip to Germany last week was particularly emotional for the couple as it will be the last time they spend together for a while “Travis’ last few concerts were bittersweet," an insider told People "They knew their time together like this was coming to an end and he made sure to spend every minute he could with Taylor." "It’s definitely tough to be apart but they do everything they can to make it work and show up for each other," the source added. "They’re so in love and very, very happy together.  "All their friends and family can see it.” the tight end showed off his mustache and longer haircut "Killa stache is back," the team captioned their tweet And Kelce “is back in football mode,” an insider told People “His team and the Chiefs remain a top priority."  Travis' travels have taken him to England He made the most of his last few days before mandatory NFL training camp by watching Swift perform in Gelsenkirchen last week Kelce rocked a green shirt and a baseball cap as he made a low-key appearance at the Veltins Arena The 34-year-old stayed in a private VIP section of the soccer stadium during Swift's 46-song setlist, per photos acquired by The Daily Mail eagle-eyed fans spotted the NFL star midway through the show They left the arena after the show arm-in-arm, per Page Six Last Wednesday's show looks set to be his last visit to an Eras Tour concert for the foreseeable future with Kelce back with the Chiefs Swift's epic Eras Tour continues throughout the rest of the year The 14-time Grammy winner will perform in Warsaw Best Dressed at Met Gala 2025 - Top 32 Red Carpet Looks Revealed! Rihanna Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 3 With A$AP Rocky! Every Celeb at Met Gala 2025 - See All Red Carpet Photos & Full Guest List (Updating Live All Night) We have Travis Kelce‘s full NFL training camp schedule now that he’s back in the country and getting ready for his football season Travis will once again be playing tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs this season During the off-season, Travis got to spend a lot of time in Europe with his girlfriend Taylor Swift he won’t be available to attend her remaining Europe show dates We’re listing Travis‘ full practice schedule as well as Taylor‘s remaining European tour dates Travis Kelce’s Training Camp Schedule Taylor Swift’s Remaining Europe Dates Taylor then has 2 months off before some more North American tour dates. Find out how many of Travis‘ NFL games Taylor will have to skip this year due to her tour conflicts Texas — Texas National Guard members will be the first in the military to sleep in barracks constructed through 3D printing at a training base near Bastrop The 3,800-square-foot building was constructed in less than a year at one-third of the cost of traditional construction barracks and it will soon house up 72 Guard members at a time adjutant general of the Texas Military Department affordability and sustainability,” she said during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning Neither the National Guard nor ICON would say what it cost to build the barracks the Guard said Monday that a 7,200-square-foot barracks built with traditional construction methods at Camp Bowie cost about $3 million to design A 3D printer uses a digital design to deposit thin layers of material over and over until it forms a physical object a massive printer deposited layers and layers of concrete to create walls on a concrete slab that were later filled with insulation to form the barracks building complete with communal bathrooms and showers bore the horizontal lines created by the massive machine that methodically printed the building between Dec ICON topped the structure with a roof in May and officials claimed it is the largest 3D-printed structure in North America “Giving our soldiers a safe and secure place to lay their heads at night is part of military readiness,” Cornyn said This technology that ICON has demonstrated here will provide our military with the ability to quickly build resilient and energy efficient structures The senator said he would like to see how the technology could evolve to build larger facilities and potentially long-term housing on military bases where the facilities are outdated or overcrowded The new barracks at Camp Swift will be used for troops visiting the base for training The construction materials and design of the building make it much more capable of withstanding significant weather and less likely to succumb to some of the conditions seen in traditional barracks buildings “One of the wonderful opportunities that you’re given when you design something in the digital world you can control the internal walls and structures,” he said “A lot of the issues that are associated with mold or water intrusion or poor air quality is just bad design Texas National Guard plans to build more 3D-printed barracks at Camp Swift where the Guard is headquartered in Austin Loomis didn’t offer an exact lifespan for the building but he said concrete has been used in construction for thousands of years The company’s oldest building was constructed in 2018 The concrete used for the barracks is ICON’s proprietary blend that is adjusted through on-board computers that monitor the weather conditions while printing the structure Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift on stage for a surprise appearance in London on June 23 Taylor Swift fans are once again having a ball online First on the discourse agenda is the fact that Kelce has been staying in the fanciest houses ever while in Europe with his popstar girlfriend and will now be staying in a tiny bedroom with and a standard Chiefs training camp dorm room Someone else wrote "grown men being forced to stay in a dorm to start training camp is so funny to me but ok pop off chiefs Travis going from villas and castles this summer to a tiny dorm room is sending me 😭😂😭😂 pic.twitter.com/1wcGWetC4IJuly 17, 2024 and suggested that the tight end is likely to take inspiration from these photos Meanwhile, one genius came up with the following idea: "They should have all the NFL teams pair up with a local sorority chapter during training camp so they can do dorm room makeovers Imagine some sort of Alabama rush TikTok content crossed over with Chiefs camp." They should have all the NFL teams pair up with a local sorority chapter during training camp so they can do dorm room makeovers. Imagine some sort of Alabama rush TikTok content crossed over with Chiefs camp.July 17, 2024 Of course, Swifties also have some ideas as to what might go on at training camp when the players aren't, well, training—and the consensus seems to be "slumber party." "Imagining NFL players dorming together for training camp is so funny do you think they have sleepovers in each other's rooms and stay up all night giggling and talking about their crushes," wrote one person "I’m dying at all chiefs fans wishing the players luck for training camp while all the swifties are like omg cute! dorms! sleepovers! masks!" said a second fan I’m dying at all chiefs fans wishing the players luck for training camp while all the swifties are like omg cute! dorms! sleepovers! masks!July 16, 2024 Kelce, along with his teammates, is set to be be at camp by this coming Sunday until Aug. 15, staying at Missouri Western State University Oh, and BTW, some of the practice sessions are open to the public Kelce's stint at camp concludes his time following Swift around for the European leg of her Eras Tour (and some of the Asian leg