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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rob Gronkowski shocks fans with unexpected hockey skills at Fanatics Fest NYC
Photo byfor Fanatics It turns out Rob Gronkowski doesn't just dominate the football field—he's got a pretty mean slapshot too. The four-time Super Bowl champion showed off his surprising hockey skills at Fanatics Fest NYC on Friday, trading his football cleats for a hockey stick in front of a packed crowd. Known for his larger-than-life personality and raw athleticism, Gronkowski gave fans something new to cheer for as he stepped up for the NHL washer-dryer shooting challenge—famously inspired by Sidney Crosby's childhood drills. The tight end-turned-media personality proved he hasn't lost his competitive edge, even in retirement. NFL superstar Rob Gronkowski dominates viral hockey challenge at Fanatics Games 2025 in NYC, landing slapshots in Crosby-inspired target drill and shocking fans When Rob Gronkowski grabbed a hockey stick on Friday, June 20, at Fanatics Fest NYC, the atmosphere instantly shifted. The former Patriots and Buccaneers star took on the NHL booth's slapshot challenge—featuring a washer-dryer style target board—and reminded fans that his athletic talents go far beyond football. Armed with 10 pucks and his signature grin, Gronkowski hit the top target twice and nailed the lower one five times. It was an impressive showing, especially for someone who hasn't traded hits on the ice since his childhood days in upstate New York. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later! [Video] getfittoday Undo 'My wrist is hurting,' Gronkowski said with a laugh after his turn at the challenge. '45 points? Wow, that is not bad at all.' The event was part of the Fanatics Games, a high-stakes sports showdown taking place over the weekend. Featuring 50 athletes and celebrities matched with 50 fans, the competition spans eight events across multiple sports—including football, basketball, baseball, and hockey. The stakes? First place gets $1 million in cash, second drives off in a Ferrari 812 GTS, and third walks away with a graded LeBron James rookie card, recently valued at a cool $250,000. Friday's event wasn't Gronkowski's first run at the hockey setup—he also gave it a go during last year's Fanatics Fest. This time around, he brought even more energy, even tossing a playful check at a fellow attendee before stepping off the mini rink. Gronkowski's appearance added star power to an already stacked lineup at Fanatics Games, where other household names like Tom Brady, Julian Edelman, Kevin Durant, Jayden Daniels, and Alex Rodriguez were also slated to compete. While Gronk is no longer suiting up on Sundays, moments like this remind everyone why he remains a fan favorite—equal parts competitor and entertainer. Rob Gronkowski continues to entertain and impress at Fanatics Fest NYC Rob Gronkowski may have left the gridiron behind, but his passion for sport still burns bright. Whether catching touchdowns or sniping targets with a hockey stick, he continues to thrill crowds with his infectious energy and all-around athleticism. At Fanatics Fest NYC, Gronk once again proved he's more than just a football legend—he's an all-around sports icon who knows how to have fun while still competing at a high level. And judging by the cheers in the arena, fans wouldn't have it any other way. Also Read: Brad Marchand torches Edmonton Oilers in game 5 as Florida Panthers move one win from Stanley Cup redemption Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rob Gronkowski Reflects On Aaron Hernandez Allegedly Pleasuring Himself During Team Meetings: 'Pretty Epic'
NFL star and Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski is opening up about his former New England Patriots teammate, Aaron Hernandez. On a podcast, Gronkowski, 36, spoke with the hosts about a rumor that Hernandez displayed questionable behavior during team meetings, specifically by pleasuring himself. According to Gronk, however, he reportedly never saw a problem with Hernandez's alleged behavior, describing his actions as "epic." Rob Gronkowski Talks About Aaron Hernandez Allegedly Pleasuring Himself In Meetings On the "Bussin' With The Boys" podcast, Gronkowski discussed Hernandez, who played three seasons in the NFL, and a rumor suggesting he used to masturb-te during team meetings. Advertisement 'That's a possibility, that one,' Gronk said while laughing. 'I may or may not have seen it live. I'm not going to confirm or deny. The outgoing personality continued, 'I mean, I love crazy sh-t though, so I didn't mind things like that. I was like, 'Wow, that was pretty epic.' I was a wild man myself, so nothing fazed me.' Rob Gronkowski Says He And Hernandez Were The 'Best' Tight Ends In The NFL MEGA Elsewhere, during the podcast, Gronkowski reflected on his and Hernandez's productivity on the football field. The two tight ends were a dominant force on the Patriots in 2011, combining for 169 receptions, 2,237 receiving yards, and 24 touchdowns. Advertisement 'We were the best combination at the tight end position of all time,' he said. 'And that second year proves it. I mean we had like what—2,300 yards combined and like [24] touchdowns between just him and I, including playoffs and regular season. That's unheard of.' Rob Gronkowski Was 'Sad' To Hear About Hernandez's Legal Troubles MEGA Despite their on-field success, Gronkowski admitted he "didn't see" Hernandez's life unfolding the way it did. In 2013, Hernandez made headlines when he was arrested for the murder of Odin Lloyd, a professional football player who was dating the sister of Hernandez's fiancée. Advertisement Hernandez was convicted of first-degree murder in 2015 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Amid all of that, Hernandez was also indicted for a double homicide in Boston, where two men were killed in a drive-by shooting. In 2017, Hernandez died by suicide. On the podcast, Gronkowski called Hernandez's legal troubles "sad" before saying he felt "disappointed" in his former teammate. "Like, why would you do that? We got the whole world in front of us. Especially you and I as a tandem, we've got the best team out there, everything. So, it was shocking," he said. Advertisement He continued, 'It's unfortunate what happened. 'Cause the talent was just through the roof. And if we could have kept our tandem going, we could have been just truly unstoppable.' Hernandez's Brother Shares More About Their Upbringing MEGA In the years after Hernandez's death, major studios, including Netflix and Hulu, released documentaries and limited scripted series about his life. These productions explored various allegations concerning the NFL star, including his sexuality and his upbringing with an allegedly abusive father. In his book, "The Truth About Aaron: My Journey To Understand My Brother," Hernandez's brother, Jonathan, opened up about the childhood abuse they suffered, explaining its severe impact on his brother's development. Advertisement 'I wanted to tell his story so that people could understand who my brother was,' Jonathan said at the time. 'He had a lot of things happen, both good and bad. People think they know about my brother, but they really don't. They know what they saw in the news, but they don't know all the struggles he faced.' 'Our father would hit us for anything from a bad grade to disrespectful behavior to sheer clumsiness,' he wrote in his book. Later, Jonathan detailed a time when he threatened to call child protective services on his father, but quickly changed his mind after his father challenged him. 'He handed me the phone before saying, 'Call them. As soon as you hang up the phone, I will beat you boys harder than you've ever been beat before. They will have to pull me off of you after they break down the door,'" he wrote. Hernandez's Brother Asked The NFL Player If He Was Gay MEGA Jonathan also recounted an instance where he reportedly saw his brother in bed with two men while at a bachelor party. Advertisement 'I asked Aaron if he was gay,' he wrote. ''If you are, I don't care,' I said. 'I love you. You are my brother.'" However, according to Jonathan, the former tight blew up when he asked him the question. 'Don't you ever ask me that again,' Jonathan said his brother replied. 'If you say that again, I'll f-cking kill you.''
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Wild moment Rob Gronkowski suffers road rage after near miss with overzealous fan
Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski got angry at some fans who spotted him out on a scooter out in Miami when they didn't pay attention to the road ahead of them. Video posted to a Tik Tok account showed the Super Bowl champion riding around the streets of south Florida enjoying the sunshine. The person recording the video was sitting in the passenger seat of a car and called out to Gronkowski who yelled back 'Hello'. As the person driving went straight through the intersection, the person recording yelled out 'Go Pats, baby'. At this point, Gronkowski was trying to take a left turn, but the car the video was taken from started to slow down. As the woman recording gave out another 'whooo', Gronkowski made his turn while yelling back, 'Yeah, watch where you're going a**hole.' Gronkowski has been spending this NFL offseason making multiple media appearances and growing his podcast with Julian Edelman. On one recent podcast appearance with 'Bussin With The Boys', Gronkowski revealed a disgusting secret held by his Patriots teammate and fellow tight end Aaron Hernandez. Hernandez, who committed suicide in prison while convicted on two multiple charges, reportedly engaged in self-pleasure during team meetings in New England. 'We heard stories of him being in the team meeting room, like beating off. Doing crazy s***,' the podcast cohost Taylor Lewan said to Gronkowski. 'I mean, possibly,' Gronkowski said, theatrically, as if to confirm that it is true. 'That's a possibility, that one. I may or may have not seen it live. I'm not going to confirm nor deny. Gronkowski added: 'It was wild, man, I was the guy that was truly there, throughout his whole career. In the same room, the whole entire time, as him. 'The talent was through the roof and if we could have kept that tandem going we would have been truly unstoppable.'
USA Today
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Rob Gronkowski's pickleball fundraiser raises thousands for The Jimmy Fund
Rob Gronkowski's pickleball fundraiser raises thousands for The Jimmy Fund Show Caption Hide Caption Former Patriot 'Gronk' played pickleball for a purpose at Bosse, Natick Former Patriot football player Rob Gronkowski played against seven teams at Bosse, Natick to benefit the Jimmy Fund and Gronk Nation Foundation May 28th. Rob Gronkowski and three former Patriots teammates played pickleball to benefit The Jimmy Fund and Gronk Nation Youth Foundation. The "Pickleball for a Purpose" event included a silent auction and meet-and-greet opportunities with Gronkowski. Funds raised will support cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and build a playground in Boston. Former New England Patriots tight end Rob 'Gronk' Gronkowski seemed to prove he's nearly as good on the pickleball court as he was on the football field during his visit on May 28 to the new Bosse complex at the Natick Mall in Massachusetts. Gronkowski and three former Patriots teammates played against seven two-person teams who represented the top fundraisers for the event, called 'Pickleball for a Purpose' and benefiting The Jimmy Fund and Gronk Nation Foundation. Gronkowski, 36, was joined on the court by former Pats wide receiver Julian Edelman; former linebacker Rob Ninkovich; and former safety Patrick Chung, as well as his brother, Gordie Gronkowski Jr., who played three seasons of minor league baseball. GoFundMe turns 15: CEO Tim Cadogan speaks on $40 billion raised, platform's future Even in retirement, Gronk plays for the crowd "Gronk," who won four Super Bowls — three with the Patriots and a fourth with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — was his usual entertaining self, bringing many smiles and lots of laughs to the crowd of spectators. Players on each of the top fundraising teams, along with their friends and family, were able to get photos taken with Gronkowski at the end of each match. Who benefited from 'Pickleball for a Purpose'? Besides the seven matches, a silent auction took place also benefiting The Jimmy Fund and Gronk Nation Youth Foundation, a charity founded by Gronkowski that is dedicated to inspiring youth to reach their maximum potential through sports, education, community and fitness. The Jimmy Fund supports adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Half of the funds raised by 'Pickleball for a Purpose' will be used to build a playground in Boston. What is the Bosse pickleball complex? Bosse is a 21-court pickleball complex in Massachusetts that opened last November at the Natick Mall. It's the brainchild of CEO and founder DJ Bosse, also its namesake, and Chief Operating Officer Chris Coombs, who's known for his French restaurant Deuxave in Boston. Besides the pickleball courts, the 97,000-square-foot space also includes dining space, private rooms and a fitness center, spread across two floors. Other amenities include electronic darts, a golf simulator and a sports theater.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Rob Gronkowski NFL earnings: How much did the legendary tight end make?
Rob Gronkowski is the first name anyone watching the NFL would take if asked to name the most dominant tight end. While Travis Kelce might come close, there was no one better at the position when Gronk was in his prime. Rob Gronkowski won four Super Bowl titles during his 11-year career and was instrumental in all of them. Due to his dominant career, he earned a lot of money while playing in the NFL. Rob Gronkowski's NFL earnings are still a matter of great curiosity among the fans, even three years after the former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers star retired. It is more so because of his self-confessed spending habits. So, how much did the legendary tight end earn in the league? According to multiple reports, Rob Gronkowski's NFL earnings totalled $70.63 million in his 11-year career in the league. While many players have started making close to that amount in a year now, most of them are quarterbacks. The tight end position isn't as glamorous as a signal caller, but Gronkowski made it look so cool and pivotal. Starting in 2010, Gronkowski received a signing bonus of $1.76 million and a base bonus of $320,000. He also earned a $30,000 workout bonus and $800,000 in incentives in 2011. The amount kept on rising as his career progressed, with his final year with the New England Patriots earning him a total of $8.86 million in 2018. Gronkowski came back out of retirement in 2020 to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who paid him $17.25 million in his two years there. The total amount in 11 seasons comes out at $70.63 million, according to Sportstrac. Fans were left in shock when Rob Gronkowski revealed that he never even touched his earnings from the NFL till he retired from the game. Instead, the legendary player lives off whatever he made as part of endorsement deals. But it shouldn't be a s
