Jerry Rice and Reporter (Photo via TMZ)
San Francisco 49ers legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice got into a heated exchange with reporters during Friday’s round of golf at the American Century Championship.
Jerry Rice is among the many celebrities competing at the annual American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Other notable celebrities competing include Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, his brother Jason, Oakland Raiders legend Tim Brown, former NBA stars Vince Carter and Charles Barkley and former MLB stars Gary Sheffield and Mark Mulder and John Smoltz.
During Friday’s round, Rice was spotted getting into a tense confrontation with multiple reporters. According to TMZ Sports, Rice became agitated when he was asked, “Do the Chiefs have a good enough receiver core to win again?”
The footage is available below.
🚨WILD FOOTAGE: Jerry Rice lost it on reporters on the golf course after they asked whether the #Chiefs WR core was good enough to win a Super Bowl.
Rice got in his face, “I WILL F*CK YOU UP”
“I’m going to defend the San Francisco #49ers”
😳😳
(🎥TMZ) pic.twitter.com/4sbGbi8TRd
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) July 12, 2024
TMZ Sports later reached out to Jerry Rice, who felt like the reporters were looking to get “a rise out of him.” Rice felt as though it was a shot at the 49ers, telling the outer that they had “smirks on their faces” when they asked.
“I’m going to defend the San Francisco 49ers,” Rice told TMZ. “This is my history.”
As it turns out, the reports work for Starcade Media. They later posted a statement on social media and said they didn’t intend to “disrespect” the three-time Super Bowl-winning wide receiver.
We have sat on this video for a day as we wanted absolutely no negative publicity for Jerry Rice or the tournament but this TMZ story has now come to light and we feel the need to set the record straight on what took place.
We meant absolutely no disrespect to Jerry or the… pic.twitter.com/EJ7OB6QZY5
— Starcade Media (@StarcadeMediaKC) July 12, 2024
The Chiefs defeated the 49ers in Super Bowl 58, winning in overtime after Patrick Mahomes tossed the game-clinching TD to Mecole Hardman. It was the second time in five years where Kansas City defeated Rice’s old team in the big game.
49ers Haven’t Broken Through In Post-Jerry Rice Era
The 49ers were the NFL’s model organization during Rice’s playing career. They won two Super Bowls upon his arrival in 1985, but he later took the dynasty to new heights by leading them to three more championships.
San Francisco won their first five Super Bowl appearances, but they’ve lost three alone over the last 12 seasons (Super Bowl 47, Super Bowl 54 and Super Bowl 58). We’ll see if Kyle Shanahan and company can finally break through with the franchise’s sixth championship here in 2025.
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Caitliп Clark aпd Sereпa Williams (Photos via Getty Images
Caitlin Clark has responded to Serena Williams’ “white people” joke following an eventful ESPY Awards ceremonу.
The former tennis star hosted the event on Thursday night and made several jokes, one of which was about Clark’s white fans.
“Caitlin Clark had an amazing year and is nominated for three awards,” she said. “Caitlin, you are the Larry Bird in that you are an amazing player, you have ties to Indiana and white people are really crazy about you.”
As expected, not everyone found it funny, with some considering it divisive.
Clark, however, didn’t have any issues with the quip and praised Williams for her hosting job.
“Obviously Serena did a tremendous job hosting,” she told reporters, per Athlon Sports.
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Clark also claimed to be of the view that Williams should have been the first female to win the ESPY for Best Record-Breaking Performance.
“Yea I didn’t know that until my little brother sent it to me this morning. I think it’s pretty cool,” she added. “It probably shouldn’t have been the first woman to win that award, in my eyes. I grew up supporting so many different female athletes who I idolized and I loved. The amount of records I’ve seen broken, like how did Serena Williams never win that award? It’s crazy.”
Clark won said accolade on the night, the first female ever to do so, as well as the Best Women’s College Athlete Award. She was also nominated for the Best Women’s Athlete Award, but that one went to Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson.
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BREAKING: The пext rookie of the year JυJυ Watkiпs said “She got Aпgel Reese beatiпg Caitliп Clark for rookie of the year”. Looks like it’s goппa be Close.
The Next Rookie of the Year? JυJυ Watkiпs Predicts a Tight Race Betweeп Aпgel Reese aпd Caitliп Clark
Watkins’ prediction has added fuel to the already intense rivalry between Reese and Clark. Fans of both players are eagerly following each game, scrutinizing every play and performance.
The debate over who deserves the Rookie of the Year title has spilled over into social media, where passionate discussions and friendly banter are rampant.
As the season progresses, the competition between Reese and Clark is expected to intensify. Both players are aware of the high stakes and are likely to elevate their game further, making the race even more thrilling to watch. With Watkins’ bold statement setting the tone, all eyes are on these two extraordinary rookies to see who will ultimately come out on top.
In the end, the decision will come down to the votes of the coaches, players, and media members who evaluate the overall impact and contributions of each rookie.
Whether it will be Angel Reese’s relentless drive and defensive prowess or Caitlin Clark’s scoring heroics and leadership, one thing is certain: the battle for Rookie of the Year will be a highlight of the season, showcasing the future stars of women’s basketball.
