FOOTBALL
In addition to dating Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce is making news for his new television gig. He will host the game show “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” Kelce stated, “I grew up loving game shows, and I’m excited to be following in the footsteps of so many TV icons by hosting my first one with ‘Are you Smarter than a Celebrity. The original show is a great success, so to be bringing a new format with everyone’s favorite celebrities to the screen, will definitely be entertaining. I’m just happy to be on the hosting side of the equation here and excited to see how these famous faces keep up.”
Travis’s brother, Jason (who recently retired from his 13-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles), lost his Super Bowl ring (on his podcast New Heights) during a game involving a pool full of chili.
BASKETBALL
NBA commissioner Adam Silver gave former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter a lifetime ban for gambling infractions. The last time the NBA issued a lifetime ban was the Pistons’ Jack Molinas in 1954.
The NBA Playoffs will be finalized after the Play-In Tournament games are decided today. The Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls play for the East’s #8 spot, while the winner of the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings matchup will determine the final playoff spot in the West. Here is the lineup for the weekend games:
Saturday
Game 1: Magic at Cavaliers, 1 p.m. on ESPN
Game 1: Suns at Timberwolves, 3:30 p.m. on ESPN
Game 1: 76ers at Knicks, 6 p.m. on ESPN
Game 1: Lakers at Nuggets, 8:30 p.m. on ABC
Sunday
Game 1: Heat or Bulls at Celtics, 1 p.m. on ABC
Game 1: Mavericks at Clippers, 3:30 p.m. on ABC
Game 1: Pacers at Bucks, 7 p.m. on TNT
Game 1: Pelicans or Kings at Thunder, 9:30 p.m. on TNT
