Patrick Mahomes, Kevin Durant, Deion Sanders and Dak Prescott are among the stars in awe of Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

We’ve all been there, watching a game on the couch or at the bar, and arguing that the officials made a favorable call toward Patrick Mahomes or LeBron James because they’re superstars. Such claims come with the territory, and even more so in the era of legalized sports gambling and massive television contracts.

Denver quarterback Bo Nix is turning heads as the Broncos are 6-2 and lead the AFC West, and the former Oregon quarterback has joined a fellow Ducks legend and

Taylor Swift and Patrick Mahomes’ wife, Brittany Mahomes, are taking their friendship to the next level. The Kansas City Chiefs WAGs were among the thrilled spectators who witnessed the team secure another victory, as well as Travis Kelce’s historic milestone on the field.

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The postgame exchange came after a strong performance from Mahomes, who once again proved his ability to bounce back under pressure. Despite throwing two first-half interceptions, the Chiefs’ star quarterback finished the game completing 25 of 34 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns.

Alex Rodriguez says he once told a young Patrick Mahomes to choose baseball over football. The former Yankees player said he told Mahomes that "baseball is where the real money is." Thankfully, Mahomes ignored that advice — and went on to become a three-time Super Bowl champion.