Travis Kelce became the latest Kansas City Chiefs player to take a stance in defense of Harrison Butker’s character on Friday amid heavy scrutiny the kicker faced following his commencement speech at a Catholic college in Kansas earlier this month. The veteran tight end addressed the topic during the latest episode of the “New Heights” podcast with his brother, former …
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Harrison Butker stands by commencement speech: 'Not people, but Jesus Christ I’m trying to please’
Harrison Butker made his first public appearance on Friday night since his Benedectine College commencement speech, and he showed zero regret. The Kansas City Chiefs kicker appeared at the “Courage Under Fire Gala” in Nashville on Friday, which was presented by the Regina Caeli Academy. The academy “encourages our students to strive for excellence in academics as well as in …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes says he takes 'some of the credit' for Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce romance
Travis Kelce seemed to take his shot with Taylor Swift over the summer when he made a bracelet for her while attending one of her Eras Tour shows. Shortly after, the two began hanging out, and Swift started attending Kansas City Chiefs games. The two hid their relationship at the time, but when Swift first got to a game, the …
Read More »Roger Goodell praises 'diversity of opinions' in NFL, USA following Harrison Butker's speech
Harrison Butker’s commencement speech brought its fair share of both praise and criticism. The Kansas City Chiefs kicker encouraged women graduates to embrace their “vocation” as a “homemaker” and criticized the LGBTQ community and President Biden for his stance on abortion. In the speech, Butker went after President Biden while adding, “things like abortion, IVF, surrogacy, euthanasia, as well as …
Read More »Chiefs' Super Bowl parade shooting suspect breaks silence, issues apology from jail: 'I am truly sorry'
In March, 20-year-old Terry Young became the third male charged with murder in connection to the deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade. A total of 12 people pulled their guns, with at least six of those individuals firing their weapons, federal prosecutors said. Lyndell Mays, 22, and Dominic Miller, 18, also face multiple charges, including second-degree …
Read More »Former ESPN employee blasts Harrison Butker's 'garbage' speech: 'Go f— yourself'
The critics of Harrison Butker’s commencement speech at Benedictine College are continuing to fire. The Kansas City Chiefs kicker urged women graduates to embrace being a “homemaker” and criticized the LGBTQ community and President Biden for his stance on abortion. In the speech, Butker added, “things like abortion, IVF, surrogacy, euthanasia, as well as a growing support for the degenerate …
Read More »City of Kansas City has 'separated' from employee who doxxed Harrison Butker following speech, mayor says
Mayor Quinton Lucas revealed on Thursday that Kansas City has “separated” from the social media employee who shared where Harrison Butker lives after his commencement speech at Benedictine College last week. The Kansas City Chiefs kicker urged women graduates to embrace being a “homemaker” and criticized the LGBTQ community and President Biden for his stance on abortion. In the speech, …
Read More »Exclusive: Missouri AG torches Kansas City's 'retaliation' against Chiefs kicker expressing Christian beliefs
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey isn’t holding back on his criticism of the Kansas City Mayor’s Office after it doxxed Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker in a post on X. The city’s official X account revealed the location of Butker’s residence in a now-deleted X post — something Bailey says was clear “retaliation” from the left — after the star kicker’s …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid cite freedom of speech in defense of Harrison Butker: 'Great thing about America'
For the first time since Harrison Butker made his faith-based commencement speech, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid spoke about what they thought of the speech. Both Mahomes and Reid invoked freedom of speech in the United States during their answers. “What makes the locker room so cool is you’re able to have those discussions …
Read More »Missouri attorney general requests records from Kansas City related to Harrison Butker doxing post
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is following through on his vow to pursue action against the city of Kansas City after a social media account run by the city revealed the residence of Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, in what Bailey says was an act of “retaliation” for his religious beliefs. Speaking to “OutKick the Morning” with Charly Arnolt, Bailey said …
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