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The Chiefs begin the 2021 season this Sunday, hosting the Cleveland Browns in a much-anticipated rematch of their classic divisional playoff round matchup. I was a guest once again on CBS Sports’ ”Orange and Brown” podcast with Jake Burns breaking down Kansas City’s offseason changes on the offensive line and more.   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NFL #KansasCity #Sports #Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom #Football #ClevelandBrowns #CBSSports   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://247sports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/LongFormArticle/cleveland-browns-news-and-rumors-98-greg-newsome-jc-tretter-170496185/#170496185_2   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ First Appearance: July 2021 https://247sports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/LongFormArticle/Cleveland-Browns-news-rumors-Wyatt-Teller-167258984/#167258984_1 (at The Kansas City Chiefs) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTmedv3glHt/?utm_medium=tumblr

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As the Chiefs prepare to officially ”Run It Back” for another Super Bowl title on Sunday, One of the team’s most prominent celebrity fans, Backstreet Boys member Kevin Richardson spoke with me about his 20 plus year fandom that includes a fantastic love story with his wife and thoughts on the franchise's growth. The famed musician shared memories of performing the national anthem during Super Bowl XXXV and collaborating with Chance The Rapper for the infamous Doritos commercial in 2019. #ChiefsKingdom #KevinRichardson ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NFL #KansasCity #Sports #Chiefs #Journalism #Football #BackstreetBoys #SuperBowl ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out the following links for more on this interview (Article/Podcast Audio) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2021/02/04/kansas-city-chiefs-backstreet-boys-kevin-richardson-fandom-super-bowl-2021/   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2021/02/04/kansas-city-chiefs-tampa-bay-buccaneers-super-bowl-2021-preview-podcast/ (at Chiefs Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK4WWpIg5de/?igshid=jiw539j3sqfn

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The Chiefs begin their postseason quest for back to back Super Bowl titles this Sunday in the divisional round against the Cleveland Browns. I recently sat down with the franchise's all-time rushing yards leader Jamaal Charles to discuss the matchup and his playoff memories. #ChiefsKingdom #JamaalCharles ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NFL #KansasCity #Sports #Chiefs #Journalism #Football #TV #Host ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out the following links for more on this interview (Article/Podcast Audio) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2021/01/15/kansas-city-chiefs-jamaal-charles-interview-playoffs-cleveland-browns-travis-kelce-clyde-edwards-helaire/ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2021/01/14/kansas-city-chiefs-cleveland-browns-division-round-afc-playoffs-preview-podcast/ (at Chiefs Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKFGbGeg-xD/?igshid=9nmv2qexul3p

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The NFL kicks off its 101st season tonight as the Chiefs begin their quest to repeat as Super Bowl champions. I'm blessed for another season of coverage/podcasting with USA TODAY Sports and the debut of my web series. ”Chiefs Stock Watch with Ed Easton Jr.” is a spin-off of my column from last season and will feature fan involvement from #ChiefsKingdom. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NFL #KansasCity #Sports #Chiefs #Journalism #Football #TV #Host ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out the teaser for the show beginning next Tuesday and will be featured on USA TODAY Sports platforms all season long. (at The Kansas City Chiefs) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE9QpFeAf7j/?igshid=ctpwnuiy0zk5

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As we continue to see protests to change the racial inequalities that have plagued the nation for decades, I am reminded of a special event that took place last Christmas at the NBA Store in New York City to support families affected by the US probation system. DJ Khaled joined Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, Clara Wu Tsai, and Caris LeVert of the Brooklyn Nets for the REFORM Alliance sponsored shopping spree. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NBA #FBF #Sports #REFORM #DJKhaled #Music #Podcast ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My original recap article of the event is available on FanSided’s Empire Writes Back site - https://empirewritesback.com/2019/12/31/brooklyn-nets-participate-community-holiday-event-reform-alliance/ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ More audio and reactions will be available on Season 5 of Sports Social with Ed Easton Jr later this summer. (at NBA Store on Fifth Avenue - NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBVwk_2gq-Z/?igshid=gcu6k5ikovg9

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The 10-Part ESPN documentary on Michael Jordan and the 1998 Chicago Bulls entitled ’The Last Dance’ has continued to bring back classic basketball memories. One of Chicago’s matchups on their way to the title was a first-round meeting with Kerry Kittles (📷 above) and the young upstart New Jersey Nets. Although the Bulls would win the series in a 3-0 sweep, it was unexpectedly a fierce battle. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NBA #Basketball #Sports #ChicagoBulls #MichaelJordan #KerryKittles #90s #Nets ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out my latest column for FanSided available later today as I shared my thoughts on the series and some insight on Kittles's battle with Jordan. #TheLastDance #ESPN #TBT (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CALIeCGghaj/?igshid=qjdgh6ajhc0q

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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the world has been forced to stay home and keep safe, putting the sports world on pause. The highly anticipated 10-Part Chicago Bulls documentary ‘The Last Dance’ is underway on #ESPN and has brought back so many memories of 90s basketball. Special thank you to Marvin Argueta for inviting me as a guest on his OWTV show ’Get In The Game’ to reflect on that classic moment in sports history. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NBA #Basketball #Sports #ChicagoBulls #MichaelJordan #Interview #90s ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The full episode is available on the OWTV YouTube page via @ow.mic on Instagram. Please support all the rising talent being displayed on the network and the entire SUNY College at Old Westbury Media Communications department. #OWMade (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_czBgAgbeR/?igshid=76e1t0gn6yp0

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The 2020 NFL Combine was an experience I'm blessed to be apart of covering for the first time. I was joined by fellow select USA TODAY SMG reporters/editors across the country to speak with some of the elite college football talent, improving their chances before April’s NFL Draft. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NFL #Football #Sports #ChiefsKingdom #USATODAY #Interview #NFLCombine #CollegeFootball ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Special thanks to the staff at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, for being so accommodating and Yahoo Sports for the plug/feature of my interviews. Click the link in my bio for all the interviews and articles via USA TODAY Sports. (at Lucas Oil Stadium) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9PV6EsAJyr/?igshid=1wvomkbj7hakt

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Ashleigh Murray is a rising star in television best known for her role as ”Josie McCoy” in the hit CW series #Riverdale and now the spinoff show #KatyKeene. The Kansas City native shared her thoughts on the Chiefs Super Bowl victory and stance regarding Colin Kaepernick. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NFL #Football #Sports #ChiefsKingdom #TV #FBF #Celebrity #Entertainment ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Special thanks to BUILD Series NYC for allowing me the opportunity to ask the question during their show. (I originally intended on asking afterward 😅) Click the link in my bio for the full article via USA TODAY Sports. (at BUILD Series) https://www.instagram.com/p/B81YI1cAY5f/?igshid=1oc5hjacky5u5

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I'm beyond grateful and proud to have covered the Super Bowl LIV Champion Kansas City Chiefs all season long with USA TODAY’s ”The Chiefs Wire.” Before we focus our attention on the upcoming NFL Draft, here are some highlights from Super Bowl media week speaking with actor / #FOX Sports comedy prognosticator Rob Riggle and #NFL100 contest winner Cristy Guy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NFL #SuperBowl #Football #Sports #ChiefsKingdom #Podcast #TBT ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Swipe through for clips of Riggle talking about his Super Bowl commercial and more. Click the link in my bio for the full article via USA TODAY Sports. Catch up on ’The Chiefs Wire Podcast’ available on all the top podcast platforms. (at NFL) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8OhsLOANJI/?igshid=85ndl8pns21r

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Special thank you to everyone for supporting the Chiefs Wire Podcast all season. The Kansas City Chiefs return to action this Sunday in their Divisional Playoff matchup with the Houston Texans. I recently spoke with current WWE Superstar and big Chiefs fan ”King” Baron Corbin about his expectations heading into the postseason. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NFL #WWE #Football #Sports #ChiefsKingdom #Podcast ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in my bio for the full article via USA TODAY Sports. Catch up on the past 21 weeks of episodes on Spotify, Radio.com and other major podcast networks. (at USA Today Sports Media Group Headquarters) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7JMj6OAvbI/?igshid=4qi05zcd06af

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A big win for @msu_football over @wakefootball yesterday at the tenth annual New Era Pinstripe Bowl. The New York Yankees host the bowl game each year, showcasing some of the best programs in college football. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NCAA #NYYankees #Football #Sports #PinstripeBowl ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in my bio for the full article. Shout out to MSU Law School Alum @claroche.esquire for serving as my Assistant/Runner for the day (at Yankee Stadium) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6n_rRAA6II/?igshid=x4lgxo6om7od

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Michael Strahan is best known today as a nationally syndicated talk show host on Good Morning America, but football fans should never forget his dominance on the field. Do you believe he should've made the NFL 100 All-Time team? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NFL #GMA #Football #Sports #NYGiants ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It was great meeting Michael in person and watch his show GMA3: Strahan, Sara & Keke live. #BestOf2019 (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6BUUy7noL8/?igshid=1nnxthu4ybqed

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Childhood dream moment for #FlashbackFriday ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NBA #Knicks #Basketball #Sports #MSG ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It was an honor and a dream to spend some time shooting around on the legendary court of Madison Square Garden last month. I can happily take this experience off my bucket list as a lifelong #Knicks fan. #bestof2019 (at Madison Square Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5vTcRZnA_D/?igshid=1eelhyb8jmp7k

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Recently had the opportunity to speak with Basketball Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning courtside at Madison Square Garden. The former Miami Heat star discussed his relationship with friend Patrick Ewing and the late 90’s rivalry with the New York Knicks. (Full Video Soon) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NBA #Knicks #MiamiHeat #Basketball #Sports #Interview ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mourning and #CUNY basketball player Chris Saint-Remy took part in a HORSE shootout competition during halftime of the Georgetown/Texas matchup on Thursday night sponsored by #GuardianLife (at Madison Square Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5LQCjGHzMF/?igshid=174i33o0i9l50

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Earlier this week, I spoke with New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard about his adjustment to new starting quarterback Daniel Jones and collaboration with Pampers to install changing tables in men’s bathrooms for dad’s everywhere part of ’Make A Difference Day.’ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Shepard, was joined by his wife model/actress Chanel Iman and baby girl Cali Clay Shepard. #NFL dads across the country will be helping to install changing tables as part of Pampers’ commitment earlier this year to install 5,000 changing tables all across North America by 2021. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #pampers #dad #press #nygiants #baby #sports #nyc #reporter (at MacArthur Playground) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AXvhYHw6t/?igshid=8cgvz18ew90m

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Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the 6th annual Shadow League Awards honoring several individuals who are overlooked in the sports mainstream media. I had the opportunity to speak with this year’s honorees and amazing host Eboni K. Williams from Revolt TV’s State of The Culture. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This year's honorees included legendary Georgetown University Men’s Basketball Coach  John Thompson, UCONN Legend and #WNBA Star Tina Charles, #ESPN Analyst Maria Taylor and Pepsi Head of Basketball Marketing, Charece Williams-Gee. *Interviews/Article will be available soon* ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #tslawards #mlb #culture #press #community #sotc #sports #nyc #reporter (at Edison Ballroom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3eshycHs13/?igshid=2i5uyko6ph03