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- 1NFL star appears in Taylor Swift's new video — not Travis Kelce▼An NFL star is in Taylor Swift's new video, but it's not Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift has released a new music video featuring an NFL player, and it is not her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The identity of the player and details of the video were the focus of coverage, drawing attention from fans of both music and football as speculation grows about the collaboration.
- 2Dolphins RB De'Von Achane out for season with torn ACL▼Dolphins RB De'Von Achane to miss rest of season after tearing ACL in loss to Chiefs
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL in the team's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The injury removes one of Miami's most dynamic offensive weapons as the Dolphins push through the rest of their schedule, and fans and analysts are weighing the impact on the team's playoff hopes and backfield rotation.
- 3Mahomes hits Kelce for TD as Chiefs lead Dolphins 23-10▼Mahomes' 11-yard TD pass to Kelce boosts Chiefs' lead to 23-10 in Miami
Patrick Mahomes threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce, extending the Kansas City Chiefs' lead to 23-10 over the Miami Dolphins in Miami. The connection between the quarterback and his star tight end continues to be a decisive weapon, putting the Chiefs in firm control of the game.
- 4Dolphins RB De'Von Achane out for season with torn ACL●NFL Network: Dolphins RB De'Von Achane to miss rest of season after tearing ACL in loss to Chiefs https://www. nfl.com/n
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane has torn his ACL and will miss the rest of the season, according to NFL Network. The injury occurred in the Dolphins' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, a significant blow to Miami's backfield as the team looks ahead to the 2026 campaign.
- 5Guardians clinch third straight AL Central title●Guardians rely on entire clubhouse to capture third straight AL Central crown Cleveland clinched its fourth division tit
The Cleveland Guardians captured their third consecutive AL Central division crown, clinching the club's fourth division title in five seasons with an 11-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Coverage highlights the depth of the roster, crediting the entire clubhouse rather than a handful of stars for the team's sustained run of success in the division.
- 6Mahomes hits Kelce for 48 yards on first snap against Dolphins●Can't-Miss Play: 48-yard pass on first snap! Mahomes and Kelce burn Dolphins early
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce connected on a 48-yard pass on the opening play of the game against the Miami Dolphins, per NFL.com. The strike immediately put the Dolphins' defense under pressure and highlighted the enduring chemistry between the Kansas City quarterback and his star tight end, drawing attention as an early highlight of the matchup.
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Travis Kelce found the end zone with a touchdown during Week 3 NFL action, giving the Kansas City Chiefs a key scoring contribution from their star tight end. The play is drawing attention from fans and sports outlets tracking Kelce's form this season as the Chiefs continue their early campaign.
- 8Kenneth Walker III scores third touchdown of 2026 in Chiefs-Dolphins game▼Kenneth Walker III's third TD of 2026 opens scoring in Chiefs-Dolphins matchup
Kenneth Walker III's third touchdown of 2026 opened the scoring in the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins. The play is drawing attention as an early highlight of the game and a notable mark of Walker's strong scoring form this season, with fans and outlets picking up the moment as the matchup unfolded.
- 9Bobby Witt Jr. nominated for Roberto Clemente Award●Witt's five-tool community impact earns Roberto Clemente Award nomination
Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. has been nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award, Major League Baseball's honor recognizing players who combine on-field excellence with outstanding community service. MLB highlighted Witt's 'five-tool' contributions off the field, praising the breadth of his charitable work. The award is one of baseball's most prestigious recognitions.
- 10How Taylor Swift's Eras Tour film began at Arrowhead Stadium▼How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour movie was born in the ‘bowels’ of Arrowhead Stadium
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert movie traces its origins to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, where plans for the film took shape behind the scenes. The Kansas City Star details how the production came together in the stadium's lower levels, shedding light on the logistics behind one of the biggest concert films in recent memory.
- 11JD Vance clashes with pastor Adam Hamilton over church remarks▼When politicians lecture faith: J.D. Vance on Adam Hamilton and the church | Opinion
The Kansas City Star publishes an opinion column criticizing Vice President J.D. Vance for lecturing the church, in reference to his comments about United Methodist pastor and author Adam Hamilton. The piece frames the episode as politicians overstepping into matters of faith and challenges Vance's interpretation of Christian teaching.
- 12Johnson County relocates two polling places from Adam Hamilton's church▼Johnson County moves two polling places away from Adam Hamilton’s church
Johnson County election officials have moved two polling places that had been located at Resurrection Church, the Leawood congregation led by prominent pastor Adam Hamilton. The Kansas City Star reported the relocation, drawing attention because the church is one of the largest United Methodist congregations in the country and Hamilton is a well-known national religious figure. Officials' stated reasons for the change and any reaction from the church remain unclear.
- 13Park Hill parents push for less classroom technology▼Up North Dispatch: New Park Hill parent group advocates for less tech in classrooms
A newly formed parent group in the Park Hill school district is advocating for reduced use of technology in classrooms. The effort, reported by the Kansas City Star, adds to a wider national debate among parents and educators over how much screen time and digital learning belongs in schools.
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The Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins faced off in Week 3 of the NFL season, with the league publishing full game highlights. The matchup draws strong attention given both teams' recent playoff histories and star quarterbacks, and fans are revisiting the key plays and turning points from the game.