It?s a clash of titans as two of the most explosive duos in sports history face off in a thrilling golf showdown. As Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs? unstoppable aerial combo, take on Stephen Curry and Warriors war horse Klay Thompson, the Golden State Warriors? sharpshooting Splash Brothers. Who will emerge victorious in this epic battle of NFL and NBA superstars?
After acing the first pitch at a Royals game, Mahomes warned the NBA shooters for the next one. For the first time ever, this year’s edition of Golf?s ?Capital One’s The Match’ will bring together stars from the reigning dynasties of the NBA and NFL. Both Patrick Mahomes and Stephen Curry have each earned two Most Valuable Player Awards, with Mahomes receiving his in the NFL and Curry in the NBA. Now, it?s time to compete where no comfort zone is allowed.
Mahomes? hint to take on NBA rivals after Kelce’s perfect pitch
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Patrick Mahomes cheered as Travis Kelce nailed the first pitch at a Royals game, yesterday. The Chiefs tight end redeemed himself from his previous blunder in Cleveland, where he bounced the ball and said sorry. This time, he threw a strike to Bobby Witt Jr. and got a message from Mahomes for the next golf showdown against NBA duo Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, Patrick tweeted: ?HE?S BACK!!!? The Chiefs fans are anticipating seeing their stars shine on the golf too.
HE’S BACK!!! @tkelce https://t.co/0dactLWFPD
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) June 13, 2023
These two pairs of teammates will be competing against each other in a golf game. The event, titled Capital One’s The Match, takes place at a picturesque golf course in Las Vegas and is part of a series of live golf events that have garnered a Sports Emmy award nomination. The exciting match will be televised on TNT, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET, on June 29.
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Kelce?s Statement to heats up Golf Showdown
The Chiefs TE joined FanDuel TV earlier and talked about his golf match with Patrick Mahomes against Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson at the Wynn Las Vegas course on June 29. Kelce said: ?We?re undefeated in Vegas, baby. We?re going to keep it that way.? Mahomes and Kelce won the Golf Invitational there last year, so they have a winning streak in Nevada.
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The stakes are high for this golf event, as both duos are used to winning in their own sports. They will not settle for anything less than excellence, even if golf is not their forte. As evidence says, NFL teammates Mahomes and Kelce have achieved great success together, winning two Super Bowls, with Mahomes earning two Super Bowl MVP titles. Their partnership has flourished in just five full seasons. Similarly impressive, Curry and Thompson have guided the Warriors to four NBA championships. It’s a few more weeks to see who will survive this rivalry.
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