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Travis Kelce Receives Disappointing News on His Birthday – “New Heights” and His Love for Taylor Swift

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Travis Kelce Receives Disappointing News on His Birthday – “New Heights” and His Love for Taylor Swift

Kansas City, MO — This year’s birthday brought mixed emotions for Travis Kelce — a touch of disappointment blended with gratitude and love. As fans across the nation celebrated the Kansas City Chiefs star turning 36, news broke that “New Heights,” the hit podcast he co-hosts with his brother Jason Kelce, failed to make the list of Golden Globe nominees for 2026.

The announcement surprised many, as “New Heights” has become a cultural phenomenon over the past two years. The show previously won the 2025 iHeartPodcast Award for Best Sports Podcast, beating out major names like The Herd with Colin Cowherd and The Bill Simmons Podcast. It also earned Podcast of the Year in 2024, solidifying its place among the most beloved sports podcasts in America.

When the 25 finalists for the Golden Globe’s Best Podcast category were revealed, “New Heights” was notably absent — even as well-known titles like The Joe Rogan Experience, SmartLess, and The Daily (NYT) made the cut. Many fans expressed disappointment, arguing that the Globes had “overlooked” one of the most influential and entertaining podcasts in the sports world.

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Still, Travis Kelce took the news in stride. Calm and composed, he simply smiled and said:

“I’ve lost many games and faced my share of criticism, so this doesn’t bother me. I’m just happy that we continue to bring laughter and inspiration to people. To me, that’s the real victory.”

Despite missing out on a Golden Globe nod, Kelce has plenty to smile about — especially his relationship with Taylor Swift, who continues to make waves with her new album “The Life of a Showgirl.” The song “Wood” is rumored to have been inspired by their relationship and even includes a subtle nod to “New Heights.”

In an interview with BBC Radio 1, Swift revealed that she often played her new recordings for Kelce right after returning from Sweden, where she worked with producers Max Martin and Shellback. “I knew this was the kind of album he’d love the most,” Swift said. “He supports me in everything — and I truly appreciate that.”

While “New Heights” may not have made it to the Golden Globe stage, Travis Kelce’s calm confidence, gratitude, and love for those around him remain the real trophies in his life.

Saints head coach Kellen Moore criticized referee Alan Eck after the game against the New York Giants, calling it a major turning point — and said that if the team hadn’t adjusted in time, their win could’ve been a lot tougher.
Saints head coach Kellen Moore criticized referee Alan Eck after the game against the New York Giants, calling it a major turning point — and said that if the team hadn’t adjusted in time, their win could’ve been a lot tougher. New Orleans, October 5, 2025 Though the New Orleans Saints defeated the New York Giants 26–14, head coach Kellen Moore didn’t hide his frustration when addressing what he called a “ridiculous and unacceptable” penalty call by the officiating crew during the game. The incident occurred in the third quarter when Carl Granderson beat Giants tackle Evan Neal clean off the edge and brought down rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart with a textbook sack — no helmet-to-helmet contact, no late hit, no unnecessary force.But to the disbelief of everyone inside Caesars Superdome, referee Alan Eck threw a flag and called it “roughing the passer.” The penalty erased a key defensive stop and cost the Saints 15 yards. When asked about the play in his postgame press conference, Moore responded sharply yet controlled: “I saw a sack.”“We coach our players to play fast, physical, and smart. Carl did everything right — perfect technique, perfect timing. And yet he gets punished for that? That’s not football anymore — that’s confusion for players, coaches, and fans alike.” Moore went on to stress the larger issue behind the call: “I’ve always respected player safety — we all do. But when clean defensive plays start getting flagged, it changes the spirit of the game. You can’t teach players to do the right thing and then penalize them for doing it.” Fans quickly voiced their outrage online. “That was one of the softest calls of the season,” one fan wrote. Another added, “Granderson did everything right, and the refs are just overprotecting the quarterback.” Had the sack stood, Granderson would currently lead the NFL with 5.5 sacks instead of sitting tied for third — a stat that could directly affect his contract incentives. The NFL has yet to issue a statement on the call, but Saints fans — and their head coach — are demanding answers. For Kellen Moore, this wasn’t about one play, but about fairness and integrity: “We’ll celebrate the win, sure — but I’ll always stand up for my guys when the game stops being fair. What Carl did tonight, that’s exactly how defensive football should be played.” ⚜️ Moore’s message was clear: the Saints may have won on the scoreboard, but fairness in football still matters most.