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NBA star Kevin Durant reveals why he never wants to get married

NBA star Kevin Durant reveals why he never wants to get married READ MORE: Awkward moment Kay Adams rejects Durant's date night offer By OLIVER SALT, US ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 23:33 GMT, 31 October 2025 | Updated: 23:35 GMT, 31 October 2025 NBA veteran Kevin Durant admits he doesn't expect to ever get married after doubting whether he could be with one partner for the rest of his life. Durant, 37, was previously engaged to ex-WNBA player Monica Wright after popping the question to his then-girlfriend back in 2013, only to call it off a year later because he 'didn't know how to love her the right way.' Over a decade on, the Houston Rockets forward is single despite being romantically linked to a number of high-profile women since his split from Wright, including women's basketball star Liz Cambage and actress Apryl Jones. And during an interview with influencer Bobbi Althoff, Durant said he 'doesn't know' if he could remain with just one person in marriage forever. He said: 'I think divorce is actually more realistic, cause the divorce percentage is higher, right?' When Althoff claimed the chances of a divorce are always 50/50, Durant added: 'That's not good odds to me. That’s banking on forever though and you’re banking on that being 50/50? I don’t know if I want to take those odds.' Kevin Durant admits he doesn't expect to get married 11 years after calling off an engagement The NBA veteran says he doesn't think he could remain with one partner for the rest of his life Injured LeBron James branded a 'lousy teammate' for skipping Lakers game 'It’s like the word marriage... like what the relationship is,' he continued. 'Like do I want to be with this somebody every day and hang with the same person every day? 'I have never really dreamt of having a wedding day. When I go to a wedding, it’s like "oh this is cool, oh it’s dope." It’s not like it needs to happen in my mind. But it is still a cool event.' Durant, who conceded that he thought he was close to marriage before, stressed that he is not in the market for a serious relationship right now. However, he is not completely closing the door to wedding bells in the future. 'I’m sure that it may happen,' the two-time NBA champion said. 'I’m not closing the door on nothing, but I’m not expecting it is all I’m saying.' When quizzed on what he would look for in a partner, Durant explained: 'Just somebody I can hang out with everyday, somebody I can talk to that’s cool, you know the basics, somebody I can really be friends with. And not look at it as if [it’s girlfriend-boyfriend]. 'That expectation that title, it’s that cloud that comes with that instead of us just being natural friends. No expectations is better for me because sometimes I might not want to talk to you or see you.' NBAHouston Rockets Share or comment on this article: NBA star Kevin Durant reveals why he never wants to get married Add comment

Oct 31, 2025

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Travis Kelce's Chiefs teammate Chris Jones bops to Taylor Swift song at press conference

Travis Kelce's Chiefs teammate Chris Jones bops to Taylor Swift song at press conference READ MORE: Kelce slammed by fans for 'disrespectful' national anthem act By OLIVER SALT, US ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 23:12 GMT, 30 October 2025 | Updated: 23:14 GMT, 30 October 2025 Kansas City Chiefs star Chris Jones has declared himself a Swiftie after arriving at his latest press conference jamming out to Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia' song. Jones, who has played alongside Swift's fiance Travis Kelce for a decade in Kansas City, caught reporters by surprise when he turned up with the track blaring out of his phone. After pausing it to answer their questions ahead of the Chiefs' game against the Buffalo Bills this weekend, the defensive tackle couldn't resist holding up his phone and playing the song again as he left the room. Swift released her new Life of a Showgirl album to much fanfare earlier this month, with The Fate of Ophelia one of the most popular songs on there. One of the most controversial, however, was a track that the pop megastar dedicated to her partner's manhood. Strewn throughout the entire lyrics of 'Wood' are references to how Kelce finally broke her unlucky streak in love with his 'magic wand', 'Redwood tree', while Swift also detailed how 'His love was the key / That opened my thighs.' Chris Jones -- 'The Fate of Ophelia' Fan. pic.twitter.com/svapC0oVqu — Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) October 30, 2025 Chiefs star Chris Jones bopped to one of Taylor Swift's song at a press conference Thursday Swift released her new Life of a Showgirl album to much fanfare at the start of the month Jones has played alongside her fiance Travis Kelce for the best part of a decade in Kansas City Kylie and Jason Kelce reveal why they'd be reluctant to let Travis babysit their four daughters Fans were left stunned after working out what the lyrics meant, and during an appearance on The Jimmy Fallon Show after the album's release, she joked that she surprised herself by getting to that raunchy place. 'So I brought this into the studio and I was like: I want to do a throwback, timeless-sounding song and I had this idea about "I gotta knock on wood" and it would be all these superstitions,' she explained. 'And it really started out in a very innocent place... I don't know what happened, man. 'I got in there, we started vibing and I don't know how we got here. But I love the song so much.' While on Fallon's show the songstress, who revealed her engagement to Kelce in August, gushed about her soon-to-be husband, calling him her 'favorite person.' Swift has kept a low profile at Kelce's Chiefs games so far this season, deciding against making her typical grand arrivals at Arrowhead in 2025. A source told Daily Mail earlier this week that she is doing so due to security fears, although there has been no request for TV networks to reduce their coverage of her. 'Taylor has wanted to feel much more protected this year with her security, especially with her current stalker issues,' the insider said. 'She doesn't want her whereabouts known every minute of the day. She wants to be safe and she wants her family and friends to be safe.' Travis KelceKansas City Chiefs Share or comment on this article: Travis Kelce's Chiefs teammate Chris Jones bops to Taylor Swift song at press conference Add comment

Oct 30, 2025

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Tua Tagovailoa's swollen eye sparks concern after Dolphins QB woke up with mystery illness on day of Falcons game

Tua Tagovailoa's swollen eye sparks concern after Dolphins QB woke up with mystery illness on day of Falcons game READ MORE: NFL looking into Ravens after team correct Lamar Jackson's injury By OLIVER SALT, US ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 18:07 GMT, 26 October 2025 | Updated: 18:23 GMT, 26 October 2025 Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is sporting a gruesome swollen eye after waking up with a mystery illness on the day of their game against the Atlanta Falcons. Hours before their clash with the Falcons, the Dolphins added Tagovailoa to their injury report with an illness but did not give him an injury designation, meaning he was still able to start at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Yet as he took the field, fans spotted that the 27-year-old has been left with a significantly swollen left eye. It is unclear what type of illness Tagovailoa is battling, but it didn't prevent him from finding De'Von Achane in the end zone for a first-quarter touchdown. Nevertheless, fans were left concerned after spotting his swollen eye in Sunday's game. 'Why is he even playing? Wtf,' one user wrote on X. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is sporting a gruesome swollen eye against the Falcons Tagovailoa was added to Miami's injury list after waking up with a mystery illness on the day #Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa woke up with an illness that caused his left eye to swell, but he’s playing today, per CBS. Here's a look at his eye: (🎥 @houtz)pic.twitter.com/xmPheSekf1 — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 26, 2025 New York Jets fans in meltdown over quarterback decision against Bengals Another put: 'Somebody get this man off the damn field. It ain’t worth it Tua'. While one referenced recent comments he made about his vision and said: 'He was already talking about he had trouble seeing his receivers now he’s got one eye lmao'. After their recent defeat to the Cleveland Browns, Tagovailoa said: 'I think with that, some of it has to do with being able to see guys with their guys also up front and our guys. 'I’m not the tallest guy in the back there either, so being able to see and then sometimes when that happens, you don’t want to just throw it blindly.' The Dolphins have endured a miserable start to the season, going 1-6 in their first seven games to leave head coach Mike McDaniel under serious pressure. Tagovailoa has thrown 10 interceptions this season, tied with Las Vegas quarterback Geno Smith for the most in the NFL, and he is on pace to surpass the career-high 14 picks he threw in 2023. The struggling quarterback has completed 139 of 205 passes for 1,313 yards this season, but has appeared to regress from his 2023 form, when he threw for a career and league-best 4,624 yards. McDaniel has expressed overwhelming confidence in Tagovailoa since becoming Miami's coach in 2022, but he recently emphasized the need for his play to improve. Despite his struggles amid a 1-6 start, the Dolphins coach indicated Wednesday that there's no strain in their relationship. 'We had a great hour-and-a-half meeting yesterday,' McDaniel said. 'We had a great hour meeting the day before, as Tua and I have always operated. 'I think there's zero uncertainty with Tua on my conviction in him and my belief in him. We're both very eager to do better at our jobs, and we're both very committed and trusting of each other to respond to what is necessary for the team to do better.' Miami DolphinsTua Tagovailoa Share or comment on this article: Tua Tagovailoa's swollen eye sparks concern after Dolphins QB woke up with mystery illness on day of Falcons game Add comment

Oct 26, 2025

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Travis Kelce arrives for Chiefs vs Jaguars after his 36th birthday as Taylor Swift prepares for Jimmy Fallon show

Travis Kelce made his grand arrival for the Kansas City Chiefs' Monday Night Football showdown with the Jacksonville Jaguars rocking a sharp brown hat and matching jacket. One day after his 36th birthday, which he spent traveling with his teammates to the Floridian city, Kelce is back on Chiefs duty as Andy Reid's men aim to build on their first two wins of the season and improve to 3-2. Meanwhile, fiancee Taylor Swift will not be in attendance as she gears up for her latest TV appearance on the Jimmy Fallon show in New York City. He strolled into EverBank Stadium ahead of their game against Jacksonville wearing the same brown-and-cream outfit he stepped off the plane in on Sunday, albeit with his brown suede jacket covering the bizarre duck shirt he was seen in at the airport. Kansas City suffered defeats to the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles to open the 2025 campaign but have since found their feet after victories over the New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens. Now Kelce and Co will look to keep momentum going when they lock horns with the Jaguars on Monday night. Travis is throwing himself back into NFL action three days after Swift released her new album, the Life of a Showgirl, and sparked an inevitable frenzy across the globe as a result. The album even includes an overtly sexual song dedicated to her lover, which has sparked major controversy. Strewn throughout the entire song are lyrics about how the Chiefs tight end finally broke her unlucky streak in love. And in the track, Swift mentions his 'magic wand', 'Redwood tree' and detailed how 'His love was the key / That opened my thighs.

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