NFL: Chiefs remain flawless
The Kansas City Chiefs continue to be in top shape on their mission to defend their NFL title. The Super Bowl champion around star quarterback Patrick Mahomes also won his fifth game of the season in the US Football League with a 26:13 win against the New Orleans Saints. Mahomes didn’t have to reach his performance limits.
The playmaker threw for 331 yards and no touchdowns, and kicker Harrison Butker became the match winner with four converted field goals. Tight end Travis Kelce impressed after a weak start to the season with nine caught passes for 70 yards. Pop star Taylor Swift supported her boyfriend from the VIP box at Arrowhead Stadium.
Besides the Chiefs, only the Minnesota Vikings are undefeated this season. “Everyone did a great job today,” said head coach Andy Reid, who was “proud” of his team despite some injury concerns. The Chiefs are aiming for the “three-peat”: Kansas City can become the first team to win the NFL title three times in a row.
The Chiefs and Mahomes now have a week off before a repeat of last season’s Super Bowl against the struggling San Francisco 49ers on October 20th. “I’m looking forward to some time with the family,” Mahomes said.
NBA preseason: Theis wins in debut against Wagner brothers
In his debut for the New Orleans Pelicans, Daniel Theis won the meeting between the basketball world champions with Franz and Moritz Wagner at the start of the NBA preseason. The center, who played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the preseason, impressed as a starter with 13 points in the 106:104 win against the Orlando Magic.
Franz (eight points) and Moritz Wagner (nine) were not yet convincing, but they still have time until the start of the season with the Miami Heat on the night of October 24th. Tristan da Silva also still needs this. The Munich native was drafted 18th by the Magic in March and is the third German on the team. In his first appearance, the 23-year-old collected three points in 13 minutes.
Schröder on LeBron and Bronny: “Indescribable”
Basketball national team captain Dennis Schröder is excited about the father-son debut of LeBron and Bronny James. “This is indescribable,” Schröder told the German Press Agency. “That’s unrealistic for me. If anyone can do it, it’s LeBron and he celebrated it and did it,” said the 31-year-old Brooklyn Nets professional, referring to his own eldest five-year-old son. “Congrats. This will only happen once.”
LeBron James was on the court with his son LeBron James Jr. for the first time at the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday – and on his 20th birthday. There had never been a father-son duo in the NBA before, and that is extremely rare in US professional sports. “In the main round it’s an even bigger step,” said Schröder.
“It means everything to a father,” said the basketball superstar after the historic performance alongside his son. “For someone who didn’t have that growing up, being able to have that influence on his children and his son, being able to spend moments with his son – and that’s one of the greatest things a father can hope for or wish for Best thing: being able to work with your son,” said 39-year-old LeBron James. The best points scorer in NBA history grew up without his biological father.
Chiefs Continue Dominance: Mahomes Leads the Way to a Flawless Start
The Kansas City Chiefs are off to an impressive start this NFL season, and their latest 26-13 victory against the New Orleans Saints only solidifies their position as top contenders for another championship title. Under the expert leadership of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the team remains undefeated with five wins and is, alongside the Minnesota Vikings, on track to make history.
What’s striking about this latest win is how Mahomes managed to once again perform at an elite level, without even needing to reach his full potential. Throwing for an impressive 331 yards without a single touchdown, Mahomes perfectly demonstrated his ability to adapt and lead his team to victory, regardless of the circumstances.
Another notable performance came from kicker Harrison Butker, whose four converted field goals made all the difference in securing the win for the Chiefs. Tight end Travis Kelce also deserves praise, catching nine passes for 70 yards and redeeming himself after a slow start to the season. It’s no secret that this well-oiled machine of a team relies on the contributions of its entire roster, but it’s evident that these key players are instrumental in propelling the Chiefs toward their ultimate goal: a historic three-peat.
Coach Andy Reid’s praise for his team, despite some lingering injury concerns, is a testament to the team’s fortitude and teamwork. As the Chiefs look ahead to their next matchup against the struggling San Francisco 49ers on October 20th – a repeat of last season’s Super Bowl – it’s clear that this team is not going to let its guard down anytime soon.
While this win signals another milestone on the road to a potential third consecutive championship title, it’s also worth noting that the attention surrounding the team is as strong as ever, with pop star Taylor Swift making a notable appearance to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. The media attention might add an extra layer of pressure, but for now, it seems the Chiefs are handling it in stride.
Looking ahead to their upcoming matchup against the 49ers, Mahomes expressed his excitement to finally have a break before gearing up for another high-stakes game. For fans, however, the countdown has already begun. Will the Chiefs be able to continue their winning streak and write history in the process? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain: this is a team that demands attention, and they’re definitely not going to let us look away anytime soon.
