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From Bulldogs to the Big League: An NFL Fairytale Torn Between Kabaddi and Super Bowl Drama!

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Meet Blue Billy Gowers, the former Dog chasing NFL glory while Trump shakes things up at the Super Bowl!

Former Bulldog and Blue Billy Gowers is taking a leap into the world of NFL, leaving behind a promising Kabaddi career as he heads to America to chase his gridiron dreams. With some buzz around his talent, Gowers decided that the bright lights of the NFL shine a little brighter than those of the Pro Kabaddi League in India. It’s not every day a dog finds his way into the 'paws' of football legends, but it seems Gowers is ready to make a name for himself in a sport where the pigskin reigns supreme.

Meanwhile, NFL players are diving into an unlikely hobby — chess! Yes, that’s right. As bizarre as it may seem, players are discovering that the strategy behind moving chess pieces can mirror the tactical maneuvers on the field. Picture a quarterback plotting his next move like a grandmaster maneuvering pieces on a board, only this time, they’re trying not to get sacked! Who knew that honing your skills could involve checking mate instead of checking down?

On a politically charged note, former President Trump is gearing up to attend the Super Bowl with a history that could fill a library. The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to secure a 'three-peat' against the Philadelphia Eagles, but Trump's presence raises eyebrows. After once suing the NFL and urging its owners to fire players protesting during the national anthem, he is now stepping back into the arena as a VIP spectator. It’s a complicated relationship that’s bound to stir some conversation in the stands just as much as on the field.

As the drama unfolds at the Super Bowl and Gowers gets ready to chase his dreams, the NFL shines brighter than ever. Fun fact: Did you know that between 1997 and 2015, NFL owners opened up 20 new stadiums with the help of a whopping $4.7 billion from the taxpayers? That’s a hefty price tag for those wanting to enjoy the spectacle! Also, with Trump in attendance, he marks history as the first sitting president to watch a Super Bowl in person, so keep your eyes peeled for any unexpected fumbles – both on and off the field!

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Former Dog to pursue NFL dream despite interest from Kabaddi ... (AFL)

Former Bulldog and Blue Billy Gowers is headed to America to pursue an NFL career, despite interest from Pro Kabaddi League sides in India.

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NFL players are turning to an unlikely hobby to improve their game ... (CNN)

If you scrunch your eyes up just as an offensive line sets for a play, the outlines of the players look like chess pieces being moved around the board by ...

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On Super Bowl Sunday, Remember Billions of Taxpayer Dollars ... (Truthout)

NFL owners opened up 20 new stadiums with the help of $4.7 billion in taxpayer funds between 1997 and 2015.

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Trump heads to Super Bowl with a complicated NFL relationship (Reuters)

Trump will watch the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in the Superdome in New Orleans, where all eyes will be on the field and, no ...

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President Trump once competed against and sued the NFL (NEWS10 ABC)

On Sunday, he adds to that complicated history with the sport when he becomes the first president in office to attend a Super Bowl.

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Trump call to spark Super Bowl chaos as Chiefs eye all-time NFL ... (Fox Sports)

Trump call to spark Super Bowl chaos as Chiefs eye all-time NFL first vs Eagles — LIVE.

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Trump, Expected to Attend Super Bowl, Has Had a Fraught ... (The New York Times)

Most notably, in 2017, he urged N.F.L. owners to fire players who did not stand for the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality. That ...

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Donald Trump is heading to the Super Bowl with a complicated NFL ... (The Independent)

The league is not putting the phrase 'End Racism' behind one of the end zones, something it has done since 2021.

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Before attending Super Bowl, Trump tells NFL: Fix this! (nj.com)

The President will make history when he attends Super Bowl LIX between the Chiefs and Eagles in New Orleans.

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Chiefs chase Super Bowl 'three-peat' as Trump attends NFL ... (Voice of America)

The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles before a sell-out crowd of around 74000 fans at the New Orleans Superdome for the biggest annual ...

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Former AFL player set to snub left-field pro deal to chase NFL dream (Fox Sports)

Former AFL player Billy Gowers is hoping to become the next Australian punter to make it to the NFL, despite interest from Pro Kabbadi League franchises in ...

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Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl champ Moro Ojomo among top 7 ... (ESPN Australia)

The 2024-25 NFL season came to an end with a lopsided Super Bowl LIX rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.

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Image exposes Aussie NFL 'laughing stock' (NEWS.com.au)

NFL fever is running high Down Under and it has nothing to do with the Super Bowl.

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Aussie labelled 'real MVP' after incredible act (NEWS.com.au)

The 168kg hulking Aussie has made NFL history as the Eagles shocked the sporting world by completely dominating the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

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Aussie's rise from 'big teddy bear' to NFL star (National Indigenous Times)

Jordan Mailata's high school PE teacher said he predicted the Aussie NFL star's rise to fame the first time he saw him in year 7.As the 27-year-old Ph...

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Pubs welcome NFL's Australian games - Australian Hotelier (The Shout)

The Victorian Government has secured a deal with the NFL to bring regular season games to Melbourne starting in 2026.

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'Most unbelievable story in NFL history': Inside Mailata's rise from ... (Fox Sports)

Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach, Jeff Stoutland, described it as “maybe the most unbelievable story in the history of the NFL” earlier in the week.

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Australian Jordan Mailata living the NFL dream - ABC listen (ABC)

From Bankstown to the big time, Australian Jordan Mailata is regarded as one of the best offensive tackles in American Football.

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Why is the NFL looking to Melbourne for international games? (Ticker NEWS)

The most American of sports looks set to add Melbourne to its list of hosts for international games. Tim Harcourt looks into what's in it for the NFL, and.

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What's wrong with this picture? (The Australian)

The reality of the NSW government fumbling its opportunity to bring the NFL's maiden Australian showcase to the Harbour City has been laid bare, with an ...

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NFL-Eagles lineman Mailata notches Australian first with Super ... (CNA)

NEW ORLEANS : Jordan Mailata was momentarily lost for words after becoming the first Australian to play on a winning Super Bowl team as his Philadelphia ...

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Now the Super Bowl of waiting begins (The Washington Post)

Follow Perry Bacon Jr. Follow. Depression seems a bit extreme; I would label it more malaise. Eli and Peyton Manning were raised ...

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How many NFL international games are there in 2025? Here's the ... (NBC 6 South Florida)

Get your plane tickets ready. The NFL will be headed to familiar destinations for its international game slate in the 2025 regular season.

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