American journalist’s perspect on rugby league after Las Vegas games, no helmets, no pads, US reaction

[ad_1] LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — OK Aussies, I’m hooked. They had me at the first bone-rattling hit between two players wearing no helmets or pads that could be heard and felt from the press box in the sky at Allegiant Stadium, which feels like its miles from the pitch below. Then they really reeled me … Read more

Las Vegas, Allegiant Stadium, smaller field, Round 1, Latrell Mitchell, James Tedesco, Tom Trbojevic, Manly Sea Eagles vs Rabbitohs, Roosters vs Broncos

[ad_1] LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Latrell Mitchell has summed up the buzz around Las Vegas as “like Magic Round but on steroids” as the Rabbitohs, Broncos, Roosters and Sea Eagles prepare to play at Allegiant Stadium in just two days time. The NRL’s historic double-header in Vegas has taken the rugby league community by storm … Read more

Gifting every NRL team an NFL player, which NFL players could make it in the NRL, list, analysis

[ad_1] The NRL is just five days away from launching in Las Vegas as Americans get a live glimpse at what makes rugby league one of the best sports here in Australia. Allegiant Stadium is usually the home of the Raiders but on the first weekend of March it will be re-imagined as the home … Read more

Patrick Mahomes shocked at coin toss call in mic’d up vision, Chiefs v 49ers

[ad_1] New mic’d up vision has revealed Kansas City’s shock, and delight, at the surprising extra-time coin toss call made by the 49ers in the Super Bowl. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan made the controversial decision to begin overtime on offense after winning the toss, despite the new NFL playoff rules that make sure both … Read more

Jason Kelce rips into Travis Kelce over Andy Reid blow-up, why did Travis Kelce scream at Andy Reid, New Heights podcast, Super Bowl LVIII, latest, updates

[ad_1] Jason Kelce scolded his little brother Travis over his blow-up with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid at Super Bowl 2024. Speaking on Wednesday’s episode of their “New Heights” podcast, the Philadelphia Eagles centre told the Chiefs tight end that he went too far by screaming at and bumping his long-time coach as … Read more

Commentator Tony Romo slammed for ‘ruining’ Super Bowl ending

[ad_1] Tony Romo almost made it. The CBS announcer — often criticised for being too excitable – seemed to fall victim to that temptation on Sunday during the final play of Super Bowl 2024. After Patrick Mahomes hit Mecole Hardman with the game-winning overtime touchdown for the Chiefs, CBS’ play-by-play man Jim Nantz perfectly punctuated … Read more

Kansas City Chiefs list of free agents, roster, Chris Jones contract, L’Jarius Sneed, dynasty, Patrick Mahomes

[ad_1] Last year it was the one word that Patrick Mahomes didn’t want to say just yet. “I’m not going to say dynasty yet,” Mahomes said. “Because we’re not done.” How about now? How about after Mahomes, in just his sixth year as an NFL starter, led the Kansas City Chiefs to their third Super … Read more

Kyle Shanahan loses third title due to cowardly calls as field goal block sparks Chiefs comeback vs 49ers, highlights, analysis

[ad_1] It was the most special special teams act you may ever see – and it helped spark a Super Bowl comeback which saw 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan punished for his cowardice, for a third time. A blocked extra point has led to Kansas City claiming another Super Bowl title, with Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs prevailing … Read more

Patrick Mahomes wins Super Bowl MVP, Who won Most Valuable Player?, San Francisco 49ers vs Kansas City Chiefs.

[ad_1] The Kansas City Chiefs have won a thrilling Super Bowl LVIII 25-22 after Patrick Mahomes connected with Mecole Hardman on a three-yard touchdown to win the game in overtime. Mahomes was announced as the Super Bowl MVP for his starring role – the third of his career. He is just the third player in … Read more