North Carolina’s legal sports betting industry saw a major boost in September, generating more than $12 million in tax revenue — the fifth-highest month since wagering launched in 2024. The surge was driven by the return of NFL and college football, which revived betting activity after a slower summer season.
President Trump took a light-hearted jab at Alabama football while announcing the relocation of the U.S. Space Command headquarters. During remarks thanking Sen. Tommy Tuberville for his role in the relocation process, the president referenced the recent college football upset in which Florida State defeated Alabama, calling it a rare moment for the former Auburn coach.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson came under fire from left-wing critics after he reposted a message about Jesus Christ originally shared by conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The post itself was not political, simply reading: “It’s all about Jesus.”
The Minnesota Vikings are standing firm after facing heavy criticism for adding two male cheerleaders to their 2025 Minnesota Vikings Cheer (MVC) squad. In a statement to Newsweek, the team defended the decision, noting that male cheerleaders have been part of past Vikings teams and are common in collegiate and professional cheerleading.
The Football Association (FA) in the United Kingdom now requires transgender-identifying women to declare themselves as “biological females” and acknowledge the higher risk of injury when participating in men’s football. The policy aligns with a recent U.K. Supreme Court ruling that legally defines “woman” based on biological sex.
Former NFL star Jason Kelce came under fire from left-wing activists after posting a patriotic Independence Day message on Instagram. Kelce, a retired Philadelphia Eagles center, celebrated the Fourth of July with a heartfelt tribute to unity and national pride, writing, “Man, I love the 4th! One of the great days we all can set aside our differences in this country, and enjoy the one thing we all share in common. That we are American!”
Randi Mahomes, mother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, made her position clear in a recent podcast appearance, stating her firm opposition to transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. Speaking on the MOMetize podcast, Mahomes cited fairness and biological differences between males and females as her main concerns.
