Andy Reid, Taylor Swift.Photo:Ross D. Franklin/AP Photo; Matt Winkelmeyer/GettyTravis KelceandTaylor Swift’s relationship has the seal of approval from the NFL star’s coach,Andy Reid.Reid, the Kansas City Chiefs head coach, was asked about his star tight end’s romance with the superstar singer during an appearance on Outkick’sThe Five Spotthis week, and Reid, 65, showed his support for Kelce, 34, and Swift, 33.“I knew her from Philadelphia; her dad was a big NFL fan, so I had met her when she was real young, and her dad,” Reid explained before jokingly taking credit for orchestrating the romance between Swift and Kelce....

Photo:Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty, ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty, ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty The shooting occurred shortly after the Chiefs left the stage, and Smith and his teammates ran into Union Station,he said onGood Morning AmericaThursday. “I just remember the security guards ushering us through the doors quickly, saying, ‘Come on, hurry up, hurry up, hurry up,’ " Smith, 24, recalled. “They said, ‘This is not a joke. It’s a life and death situation....

Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift.Photo:JC Olivera/Getty; Taylor Hill/Getty JC Olivera/Getty; Taylor Hill/Getty Travis Kelceand the Kansas City Chiefs are handling theTaylor Swiftera with professionalism, the team’s President Mark Donovan tells PEOPLE. Speaking to PEOPLE at MetLife Stadium before thematchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets, Donovan says his team isn’t worried about the media frenzy surrounding Kelce, 33, and Taylor Swift’s rumored relationship, and if it might become a distraction for the team....

Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Kansas City Chiefs quarterbackPatrick Mahomeswas named the NFL Most Valuable Player for the 2022-2023 season, just days before he is set to make this third appearance in a Super Bowl. The 27-year-old earned the award during the 12th annualNFL Honorsceremony, which took place this year at Symphony Hall in Phoenix, Arizona. Mahomes was widely considered the favorite for the awardafter leading the NFLin passing yards (5,250), passing touchdowns (41), offensive yards (5,614), and offensive TDs (45) during the season....

Photo:Michael Owens/Getty; Cooper Neill/Getty Michael Owens/Getty; Cooper Neill/Getty Amid his rumored romance withTaylor Swift,Travis Kelcehas won the support of his teammates’ wives. A source tells PEOPLE that Chiefs players’ wives are among those who are cheering on the relationship. “The players' wives are happy for Travis and hope it continues to go well,” the source tells PEOPLE. The source added that, while Kelce, 33, is “keeping all this private even within the team to respect Taylor,” he also has his fellow players’ backing....

Photo: Colin E. Braley/AP Dustin Colquitt has his heart in the right place, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The longtime Kansas City Chiefs punter spent his day Wednesday at the University of Kansas Health System’s Pediatric unit, visiting with the patients and delivering sweets from Russell Stover. “[Russell Stover] launched a Make Happy campaign, which couldn’t be cooler — very special at a perfect time in our society where you look around and you think, ‘We want to try to find the joy again,’ ” he tells PEOPLE of signing on for the special outing....

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif.Photo: Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty On Sunday, as his Kansas City Chiefs teammates take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Super Bowl,Laurent Duvernay-Tardifwill be watching the game alone at his home in Montreal, Canada. “It’s going to be tough, but at the same time, I know that I’m really privileged,” the 29-year-old offensive lineman, who is the only medical school graduate in the NFL, tells PEOPLE ahead of the game....

Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Kansas City Chiefsquarterback Chad Henne is ending his NFL career on a high note. Shortly afterKansas City defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl 2023, Henne, 37, announced his retirement from the NFL. In anInstagram post, Kansas City’s backup quarterback shared a photo of himself celebrating the championship on the field at State Farm Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. “Calling it a career,” he wrote in the post’s caption....

Photo: Mark Brown/GettyTravis Kelcemay already be on the “mountaintop,” but he’s taking it up a notch — the Super Bowl-winning tight end is about to hostSaturday Night Live!The Kansas City Chiefs star, 33, announced onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonon Thursday that he is set to tackle his latest challenge for the March 4 episode.“I was a huge [Chris]Farley, [Will]Ferrell, [Jimmy]Fallonkind of guy growing up, and I used to watchSaturday NIght Livewith my mother and it’s an absolute honor and a privilege to be hostingSNLMarch 4,” Kelce said, as the audience cheered....

Photo: Netflix Chirag “Chigs” Parmar is an open book — well, at least until it comes to his relationship status. The 40-year-old sales manager became a breakout star this season onThe Great British Baking Show, thanks to his skillful bakes and swoon-worthy smile. And while he’s happy to talk about all during a lengthy Zoom call with PEOPLE, he won’t confirm or deny anything about his romantic life (despite our best, best efforts)....

Photo: Beth Walsh As part of the 50 Food Faves package, PEOPLE named our top tastemakers — includingSelena Gomez,Great British Baking Show’s Chigs Parmar, and more — who made an impact on the culinary world with their cooking and creativity in 2022. Catch up with Parmar below, and for the full list, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday. Chigs Parmarisn’t the typicalGreat British Baking Showcontestant. The breakout star, 41, who competed on last season of the hit Netflix show, won two star baker titles, two coveted handshakes from judge Paul Hollywood — and the hearts of viewers who fell for his earnest charm....

Photo:Oklahoma Humane Society/Facebook Oklahoma Humane Society/Facebook A dog is resting up inside after being abandoned at the doors of an animal adoption center. Over the Fourth of July weekend, staff at theOklahoma Humane Society(OK Humane) found a Chihuahua inside of a pet carrier tied to the front door handles of the adoption center, according toKFOR. “He’s doing good,” OK Humane’s Roshelle Anderson told the outlet about the canine’s current condition, adding that it wasn’t clear how long the dog was left alone outside in the summer heat....

Photo: Arizona Humane SocietyTwo unexpected pals are sticking together!Animal cruelty investigators from theArizona Humane Society(AHS) rescued Timon and Pumbaa, a chihuahua and pig, respectively, earlier this month when their previous owner was arrested on charges unrelated to animal cruelty, according to a release from AHS.Though it is not typically recommended that dogs and pigs live together, Timon and Pumbaa’s relationship is undoubtedly an exception.“Immediately, AHS staff saw just how strong of a bond these two have, especially when Pumbaa is kind enough to allow Timon to hitch a ride on his back from time to time,” AHS shared in its release....