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The Hill
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hill
Juventus player: Oval Office moment with Trump ‘a bit weird'
International soccer stars on the Italian club Juventus found themselves in an unusual position on Wednesday – standing behind President Trump at the resolute desk as he fielded questions about the Israel-Iran war and other hot button issues. The club, one of the most renowned in world soccer, was in Washington, D.C., to play later that night in the first ever Club World Club. But the players were not expecting to stand by as Trump discussed politics using them as a backdrop. 'It was all a surprise to me, honestly — they told us that we have to go and I had no choice but to go,' said Timothy Weah, a Juventus player who is also well-known as a mainstay on the U.S. men's national team. The Club World Cup is a bit of a preview of next year's World Cup hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Weah, interviewed by The Athletic on video after the club's game on Wednesday, expressed surprise and some discomfort with the Trump event. 'I was caught by surprise, honestly. It was a bit weird. When he started talking about the politics with Iran and everything, it's kind of like, I just want to play football man.' Trump frequently hosts sporting teams at the White House, such as the Philadelphia Eagles, who made a visit after their Super Bowl win earlier this year. And the president often gets asked about domestic and world events if he takes questions from reporters invited to attend. Having a team from Italy behind Trump might have been a first. Juventus's roster includes players from a number of countries, and those attending Wednesday's event along with Weah included one of the best known U.S. players in Weston McKennie, as well as Dusan Vlahovic of Serbia, Federico Gati of Italy and Teun Koopmeiners of the Netherlands. It's unclear if Trump, who has a heavy background and interest in American football and once owned a team in the USFL, has a keen interest in soccer. At one point he asked the Juventus players if a woman could make their team. When none of the players answered, he asked the team's general manager, who noted that Juventus has a strong women's team. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, whose organization puts on the Club World Cup and the World Cup, was also at the White House on Wednesday – and not for the first time. Infantino has discussed both major tournaments with Trump, sometimes on-camera. The Club World Cup trophy is also spending time in the Oval Office. It could be seen there Tuesday not far from the resolute desk. Trump wished the American players luck during the visit, saying he hoped 'you're going to be the best two players on the field.'
Newsweek
4 hours ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Eagles' Dallas Goedert Talks Plaque Psoriasis, Super Bowl Success and More
When you imagine an NFL player, it's easy to think of a real-life superhero impervious to any ailments. And while there's plenty of incredible feats taking place on the gridiron, the men under the helmets are real human beings. Consider Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert as an example. At this point in his career, the South Dakota native has seven seasons of NFL service under his belt, plus a recently earned Super Bowl ring. He also has plaque psoriasis; that might not make as many headlines as lifting the Lombardi Trophy, but it isn't something to hide. If anything, Goedert wants to use his platform to spread awareness and be a positive role model. And with that in mind, he recently sat down with Newsweek to discuss the skin condition, his upcoming trip to Tight End University and more. Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up on the field prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field on January 19, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up on the field prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field on January 19, 2025 in Philadelphia, (and Living) With Plaque Psoriasis When you hear a pro athlete's life story, there's usually plenty of talk about playing their preferred sport and working their way up the ladder to success. While Goedert did follow those beats, there was another detail. "Ever since I was 10 years old, I've lived with plaque psoriasis, which causes rough, flaky patches on your skin. And they actually start from inside the body," he told Newsweek. "Being a football player with them, you want all your focus to be on the game, not on the distractions that plaque psoriasis can build. So, I was able to talk to my doctor and found a treatment plan that worked for me that treats from the inside out rather than trying to put topicals on after they show up and, you know, putting them on multiple times a day in hard-to-reach places. "I've partnered with Amgen, and I'm on an Amgen medicine. But if you want to hear more about my story, you can go to and like I said, hear more about my story there and also get tips to talking about your talking to your doctor about the treatment plan that best fits you and your lifestyle." In Goedert's case, though, there's some additional motivation for talking about the topic. As someone who was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis as a child, he wants to make sure that others know that there's nothing to be ashamed of. "When I was a kid, [there were] a couple of family members that I knew that had plaque psoriasis who were also embarrassed and covered them up," he explained. "That's what I did. And like I said, I was embarrassed as a kid. And now I'm in the position that I'm in to be a spokesman, to talk about plaque psoriasis so openly. I just want to be a voice for somebody else that's struggling with it, somebody that else is embarrassed by it. I just hope that I give them a little bit of confidence and help them with their journey." Talking Tight End University But speaking up about plaque psoriasis isn't all Goedert has going on this summer. He'll also be making the trip to Tight End University, an annual event put together by Travis Kelce, George Kittle and Greg Olsen. If you're wondering what it's like for a bunch of elite athletes to set their rivalries aside and put their collective heads together, the Eagle had some inside perspective. "I'm definitely playing tight end in the golden age of the tight end," Goedert said. "I've got to give thanks to all the guys that led the way and George, Travis and Greg for starting this incredible event that they allow us all to go to. I've been able to learn a lot. I've been able to take tips and tricks from these guys and apply them to my game. But my favorite part is just the camaraderie that we have. All the guys are just incredible. We like to have a lot of fun. We get along really well with each other." That bond doesn't end when everyone heads home. While there's no room for friendship between the whistles, the connection stands strong before and after the game. "I came from a smaller school, South Dakota State University, so there's not a lot of people that I know that are in the league," Goedert continued. "So, the connection that we make throughout this week when we're in Nashville together carries over into the season. And then every game I can go to the other side and I know the tight ends. I can talk to someone before and after the game, which is always so cool and special to me for sure." Goedert's Tight End Mount Rushmore While there was a time when tight ends were little more than extra linemen, that isn't the case anymore. These days, the position can be a genuine game-changer, capable of creating mismatches and providing offensive upside at a more affordable price. But with all of that talent, who's the best of the best? Well, Goedert named the four men who would loom large on his tight end Mt. Rushmore. "I've got to go with Antonio Gates. I've got to go with Dallas Clark," he said. "I've got to go with Rob Gronkowski. And then my last one, it's just, you couldn't leave him out. He's not done yet. The other three are done. But Travis Kelce, the things that he's done in the game are just incredible. "He's been one of my favorites for a long time as well. But those four I have to say are my top four for sure." Beyond that, Goedert offered some additional perspective on what makes the Chiefs' star so special. "It's kind of the whole package," he explained. "You know, the skill set obviously is needed if you're going to make it that far. And I feel like throughout his career, his brain and his chemistry with the quarterback has evolved so far ... If he's open, he stays open. He doesn't run the route that's on the piece of paper to go and get covered. He'll just turn around and sit in the middle of the route because he feels the void. He knows the void's going to be there. And that comes with just repetition overall and so much trust between your quarterback and your coaching staff to have that luxury to be able to do it." But the physical side of things matters, too. "And then, you know, he's interesting because he never looks like he's going full speed, but nobody can catch him. Nobody can touch him," Goedert said. "And he's just always so under control and smooth with what he does. He's a lot of fun to watch and he does a great job for sure." From Super Bowl Defeat to Winning the Big Game Tight End University isn't the only time that Goedert has crossed paths with Travis Kelce, though. The Eagles and the Chiefs have faced off in two recent Super Bowls, with KC taking the first round in early 2023 and Philly evening things up in 2025. And while losing is never fun, especially when the stumble comes at the final hurdle, that pain didn't break the Eagles. And neither did a tricky 2023 campaign, which saw a hot start descend into an ugly slump and a premature postseason exit. How did the club manage to stay the course and, to borrow another Philadelphia phrase, trust the process? "So obviously going back to the 2022 loss, it was super hard for everybody on the team," Goedert explained. "And when you get to the Super Bowl, obviously you don't know how often you're going to get back. You don't know if you ever get back. So, it was pretty disappointing. "[Then] we got off to a hot start and then kind of crumbled toward the end of [the 2023 season]. And you know, it wasn't easy. There was definitely people that didn't believe. There was people that had questions both inside and outside of the building. We had an incredible offseason the year before, signing some big-name free agents and bringing in people to help boost our team. And even the start of last year, we were sitting at 2-2 and it seemed like the sky was falling before we went on the big run." In those moments, though, two names stood out. "It's just the leadership of both Coach [Nick] Sirianni and [quarterback] Jalen Hurts, just having the utmost confidence in himself and the team," the tight end added. "And when you get a whole team that is on the same page with one belief, one goal, that's when you get dangerous." And while Super Bowl LIX was one-sided in the Eagles' favor, they still carried the lessons from their previous trip to the big game through to the final whistle. "There was a lot of it that stemmed from the 2022 loss and how much that hurt and how much we didn't want that to happen again," Goedert said. "In that game, I think we were up 10 at halftime. And I think a lot of us, you know, thought that game was over. So when we were up [24] at halftime, there was no quit in everybody." "It all came from the pain that we suffered a couple years ago for sure." And while no one in the NFL needs help getting fired up for the Super Bowl, representing a passionate city like Philadelphia didn't hurt matters, either. "When we were at the parade, it seemed like the fans were more happy about the Super Bowl victory than the players who played in the game who've been dreaming about it forever," Goedert recalled. "So when you have a city like that, you know, all you want to do is go out there and perform well for them." Let's Talk 'Tush Push' When you mention the Philadelphia Eagles, it's almost impossible not to think of the "Tush Push." The team's success doesn't boil down to one play, but they've perfected the art of gaining that crucial half-yard when the chips are down. And in a sport that prides itself on anything being able to happen on "any given Sunday" that near-certainty has shaken things up. The Washington Commanders, for example, took so many penalties trying to stop the play that the officials threatened to award Philadelphia the touchdown. During the Super Bowl, Chris Jones tried attacking the line of scrimmage at a new angle; it didn't work, and he seemed to hurt his neck on the play. And, in what seems like an annual discussion, there was talk about banning the Tush Push this offseason. The proposal failed to secure enough votes to pass, meaning we'll see the play for at least one more year. What makes the Eagles so much better in those situations than any other team? Does it boil down to Jalen Hurts' incredible leg strength? Is it all about an elite offensive line? What about a secret sauce behind the scenes? "We work really hard at it," Goedert said. "The offensive line is working with the O-Line coach, grabbing and throwing the grass, the leverage. Obviously, having Jordan Mailata, who used to play rugby, a little bit of that it plays a part." And, we've heard before (and will probably keep hearing for the foreseeable future), anyone who takes issue with the 'Tush Push' can try and use it themselves. "And you know, we're not the only team that can do it," Goedert said. "Every other team can. They're just not as successful as it."
Los Angeles Times
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Rams primed to be Super Bowl contenders, but two critical areas of concern remain
WAILUKU, Hawaii — Warm, breezy and feeling good. That was the prevailing feeling among the Rams this week as they ended their off season with a 'Mauicamp,' a low-key event heavy on bonding and light on drills for a team expected to contend for a championship. Star quarterback Matthew Stafford is under contract for another potential Super Bowl run. The Rams also added star receiver Davante Adams, drafted tight end Terrance Ferguson and bolstered depth to an ascending defensive front. The Rams, however, have areas of concern as they head into a break before reporting to training camp at Loyola Marymount in July. Offensive tackle and cornerback could be vulnerabilities for a team aiming to improve upon last season's 10-7 record and an NFC divisional round loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Here's how confident the Rams were in those positions going into free agency and the draft: They did not sign or select a player at either spot. Whether that was wise is another matter. Stafford, 37, remains the Rams' most important player and — other than coach Sean McVay — their most valuable asset. So the tackles must foil edge rushers hellbent on hitting the quarterback while playing perhaps the most pressure-packed position other than Stafford's. With his play last season, Alaric Jackson convinced the Rams he was their longtime solution at left tackle. They awarded him a three-year contract that included $35 million in guarantees. But uncertainty now reigns. Jackson sat out the final week of offseason workouts because he is dealing with blood-clot issues for the second time in his career. If, or when, he will be able to practice and play is unknown. The Rams hurriedly signed D.J. Humphries, but the veteran is of late something of an unknown quantity. He played only two games last season for the Kansas City Chiefs after returning from major 2023 knee surgery and then suffering a hamstring injury. Right tackle Rob Havenstein, 33, is entering his 11th season and the final year of his contract. He is coming off two shoulder surgeries. Swing tackle Warren McClendon Jr. started five games last season, but he has not established himself as a frontline player. The Rams also recently signed eight-year pro David Quessenberry, who made 17 of his career 30 starts in 2021. The Rams are confident in the secondary — in large part because of the defensive front. A rush led by rookies Jared Verse and Braden Fiske helped the Rams rank 20th among 32 teams in pass defense last season. That rush is expected to improve with the addition of tackle Poona Ford and rookie edge rusher Josaiah Stewart. So the Rams stood pat with the same defensive backs from last season. Cornerback Darious Williams, 32, does not have salary guarantees beyond this season, according to Ahkello Witherspoon, 30, is playing on a one-year deal for the third consecutive season but was signed early enough this time to participate in offseason workouts. Cobie Durant is in the final year of his rookie contract, and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. is trying to prove that the Washington Commanders erred by releasing the 2023 first-round pick last season. Derion Kendrick, coming off a knee injury that forced him to sit out the 2024 season, was waived last week in a cost-cutting move and then re-signed with the Rams for a veteran-minimum contract. Josh Wallace and Charles Woods, undrafted free agents in 2024, also are on the roster. McVay this week indicated that there were probably too many obstacles to trade for Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey, the three-time All-Pro who was an integral part of the Rams' Super Bowl LVI championship team. Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander was recently released by the Green Bay Packers, but McVay said last week that was 'not a direction' the Rams would go. Alexander signed with the Baltimore Ravens, the Rams' Week 6 opponent. While the NFL largely shuts down until the start of training camp, general manager Les Snead in the past has added players before it opens and after it begins. But for now, with their Hawaiian excursion behind them, the Rams appear ready to go with what they've got.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
LSU football loses key recruiting and personnel staffer to NFL organization
According to a report from CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, LSU football's director of player personnel Preston Tiffany is heading to the NFL. The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to hire the former Tiger, who also held the same position at Ole Miss prior to working in Baton Rouge. He joined the LSU staff in February 2024 and is the second recent departure after director of player development Jordan Arcement moved on to an agency. Advertisement Tiffany spent four years with the Rebels in recruiting and personnel roles. He and current LSU senior associate athletic director Austin Thomas were instrumental in acquiring talent that led to Ole Miss' best year in program history with 11 wins and a No. 9 finish. Both departed Oxford at the end of the 2023 season. Hailing from Aiken, SC, Tiffany attended South Carolina and worked in recruiting and player personnel as a student assistant. During his time under head coach Brian Kelly, Tiffany helped LSU sign a top 10 class and the nation's best transfer portal class. This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU football loses key recruiting staffer to NFL organization
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Acknowledging me before you drool all over my husband': Kylie Kelce forewarns fans to not post any drool comments on naked Jason Kelce tattoo
(Image via Kylie Kelce IG) The fierce tigress has spoken again! No wonder her podcast reads, 'One mic. Zero f*cks. No lies.' Because she is not going to keep it to herself when the whole world's busy commenting on a fan getting a naughty pin-up style tattoo of her husband! The NSFW tattoo featured a strategically positioned eagle over a nude Jason Kelce's body. It caught the retired Philadelphia Eagles center's attention, making him say, 'I think it's more flattered, it's a generous bird, good-sized head.' But his wife and mom-of-four? Kylie Kelce screamed at the top of her lungs, 'That's mine. That's mine! So, Imma need you to get your drool comments out of there, specifically!' She also paid extra heed to the ones who were mindful of her presence, 'I really appreciate you at least acknowledging me before you drool all over my husband.' — JasonKelce (@JasonKelce) 'Put your tongues back in your mouth,' warns Jason Kelce's wife, Kylie Kelce, all those fans commenting on a naked Jason Kelce tattoo with drool The 33-year-old mom-of-four was furious to notice thirst-trap comments on her husband's naked tattoo. On her Not Gonna Lie podcast, she went for it, and she went for it with loaded arms and verbal weapons! 'Hell Hath No Fury Like A Scorned Woman!' Kylie said, 'We've got some people in these comments - They are f**king around. F**king around because they're saying things like how fine my husband is, or they would like a piece, or they're doing the little drool emoji. Imma need you to sit down, put your tongues back in your mouth, and be respectful! That man is a father to my children and also agreed - if I were not trying to be an adult, I would also be commenting those things around my husband, thirst traps - 'cause same. But that's mine! That's mine! So, Imma need you to get your drool comments out of there, specifically!' 'If I catch you on my doomscroll, and you're f**king around, you might find out,' scares former Field Hockey Player and current High School Field Hockey Coach, Kylie Kelce Kylie also paid extra attention to the respectful comments on her husband's naked tattoo, 'I see it here and there - Respectfully to Kylie, or If I didn't know that Kylie would come for me, and then they say what they want to say - real recognize real. I really appreciate you at least acknowledging me before you drool all over my husband. That's respectful. But that's mine till the end of time, that's mine. And just a reminder, a gentle reminder, he(Jason Kelce)'s not on TikTok, but you know who is? Me! And if I catch you on my doomscroll and you're f**king around, you might find out!' Also Read: 'Cheap hit, you mean': Chicago Bears enthusiast Becky Lynch taunts Green Bay Packers fans by sporting Bears jersey in Green Bay | NFL News - Times of India Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
