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NFL star Tyreek Hill and Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles agree to race

A challenge between NFL star Tyreek Hill and Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles has materialized into a real race.

The two superstars announced this week that their months-long back-and-forth, which began after the 2024 Paris Olympics, will finally be put to the test when the two square off in a race to determine who really is the fastest.

American track star Noah Lyles celebrates winning a gold medal after winning the men’s 100-meter final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

“This has been an ongoing thing for quite some time now, and, I mean, everybody’s seen the back-and-forth on social media,” Hill told People, which first reported the news Thursday.

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“I’ve been very adamant to show people what real, true speed looks like.”

“Everybody says that they’re gonna be the world’s fastest, but when it comes down to it, you gotta be the winner every time, each and every time. And every time I show up to the biggest moments, I win.” Lyles told the outlet.

“That’s why I’m the world’s fastest,” he continued. “I did at the Olympics. I do it at world championships. I do it wherever it’s needed to be done. And if I gotta go down and, you know, beat up on Tyreek to prove that I’m the world’s fastest, then it’s gonna be done.”

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill reacts after a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida Sept. 8, 2024. (Sam Navarro/Imagn Images)

OLYMPICS STAR NOAH LYLES TAUNTS NFL WIDE RECEIVER TYREEK HILL AFTER WINNING SPRINT

The debate between the two athletes began in August when the Olympic sprinter won 100-meter gold. But he refused to wager his medal in a race against Hill after the Miami Dolphins receiver said he could easily beat him in a race.

The social media war shifted when Lyles taunted Hill after winning the 60-meter race at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix earlier this month.

After crossing the finish line, he turned his bib around to the camera to reveal a message, “Tyreek could never.”

Noah Lyles of the United States holds a sign that says “Tyreek could never” after winning the men’s 60 meters at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix Feb. 2, 2025, in Boston. (Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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In their joint interview with People, the two athletes expressed mutual respect but didn’t hold back on the trash talk.

The date of the race and the length of it has yet to be determined.

Hill said Lyles is “scared” to face him in a 40-meter dash, but Lyles said a 100-meter race would be a “blowout” victory for him. The two will likely agree to some distance in the middle.

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February 15, 2025
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill doubles down on ‘love’ for Miami, despite ‘frustration’ with regular season results

Tyreek Hill appears to be interested in sticking with the Miami Dolphins for the foreseeable future.

On Friday, the star wide receiver expressed his “love” for Miami. “I don’t want to go nowhere. I love [Miami], my family loves it,” Hill said during an appearance on “Up & Adams.”

Hill’s latest comments come just weeks after he said he was “out” of Miami following the Dolphins’ season-ending loss to the New York Jets.

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Jan 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) on the field before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

“I’m out, bro. It was great playing here, but at the end of the day, I’ve got to do what’s best for my career. … I’m too much of a competitor to be just out there,” Hill said in January. Hill later admitted he made those remarks during a moment of irritation.

“What y’all had heard at the end of the season was frustration,” Hill told ESPN last month.

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Hill cited the “special” nature of what the Dolphins were working to create as he further explained his hopes of remaining in Miami.

“It’s an amazing thing, man. We are really building something special in Miami. We made it to the playoffs the first two years. Obviously, this year was hard. If guys continue to buy in, to what coach is building and the culture that he’s trying to build, it’s going to be an amazing thing.”

Hill’s frustrations appeared to reach a tipping point when he pulled himself out of the second half of Miami’s aforementioned loss to the Jets on Jan. 5 when it became clear Miami would not clinch a playoff berth.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs with the ball during the first half against the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium. (J asen Vinlove-Imagn Images)

The five-time All-Pro selection expressed regret about his postgame comments.

“I could have handled the situation better,” Hill said. “Instead of saying I’m out, I could have obviously handled it better. And I wish I did. But in the heat of the moment, I just said whatever I had to say. And I’m taking full accountability of that.”

After leading the NFL with 1,799 receiving yards last season, Hill finished this season with just 959 on 81 catches. It was the first time he didn’t have 1,000 yards receiving since he had 860 with the Kansas City Chiefs in an injury-filled 2019 season. Injuries to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa contributed to Hill’s lack of production. Tagovailoa missed six games in 2024, including the Week 18 loss.

Hill said he has since spoken to Dolphins veterans such as left tackle Terron Armstead, cornerback Jalen Ramsey and running back Raheem Mostert, and offered a public apology Friday to his teammates and Tagovailoa.

“Tua, he’s my guy — always will be, no matter what,” Hill said. “I’m sure he understands my frustration, we all want to win … this is my public apology to you, Tua. I love you bro.”

He also spoke with McDaniel, who in his end-of-season press conference described the conversation as necessary to “clear the air in a rough and tumultuous situation.”

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Hill agreed to a restructured contract this past offseason that raised his four-year total of fully guaranteed money to $106.5 million. His contract runs through 2026.

The Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles meet in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX.

FOX’s Super Bowl coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET. Coverage can also be streamed live on Tubi for the first time.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 9, 2025
Tyreek Hill says playing in front of Donald Trump is a ‘bucket list’ item: ‘I’ve always been a fan’

The stars are out in New Orleans for Super Bowl week, and the biggest one is expected to be there for the game itself.

President Donald Trump is slated to attend Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, which will mark the first time that a sitting president will have attended the big game.

Trump has shown his face at plenty of sporting events over the years, getting face time at numerous UFC events. Late last year, he attended the Alabama-Georgia game, the Army-Navy game, and a Steelers-Jets contest.

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Dec 22, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) reacts on the field before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium. (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)

Had Tyreek Hill stuck with the Kansas City Chiefs, he’d likely be playing in front of the president. For now, though, it’s only in his imagination.

And he really wants to do it.

“That’s tremendous. To be able to play in front of Donald Trump, that would be something to knock off the bucket list,” Hill said to Fox News Digital at an event in New Orleans. “Not every day you get to play football in front of the guy who people respect and is at the top of the helm of this country.

“I’ve always been a fan of Donald Trump, by the way. That’ll be awesome.”

Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump attends a game between the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on October 20, 2024. (Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images)

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Brittany Mahomes and her mother-in-law Randi both supported the president during his re-election campaign.

Before the game kicks off, Trump will speak with Fox News Channel’s Bret Baier. The pre-taped interview took place at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, and will air in the 3 p.m. ET hour on Super Bowl Sunday.

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Trump didn’t attend many NFL games the first time around as he clashed with players’ decision to kneel for the national anthem as a form of protest against social injustice.

Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos and Larry Fink contributed to this report.

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February 8, 2025
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill chalks up ‘I’m out’ remark to ‘frustration’ with 2024 season

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill raised eyebrows at the end of the 2024 season when he suggested he wanted a trade from the team after they missed the playoffs.

Hill told reporters he was “out” after the Dolphins lost to the New York Jets, losing a playoff berth to the Denver Broncos. He explained to ESPN on Saturday he was frustrated with how the season played out and chose to express it in a questionable manner.

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill on the field before the New York Jets game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Jan. 5, 2025. (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

“What y’all had heard at the end of the season was frustration,” he said. “I’ve been winning my whole life, bruh. Y’all don’t understand, I bust my ass every day. I deserve to feel like that; I deserve to have some kind of opinion.

“Y’all just want me to say, ‘Oh well, get ’em next year?’ Nah, f— that. We’ve got to come back. We got to put some pressure on motherf—–. Y’all got to fix this s—, come on. Add some motherf—— dogs in this b—-. I compete, I love to compete, bruh.”

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is tackled by New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Jan. 5, 2025. (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

Rumors swirled immediately after he made the comments, suggesting he requested a trade. But Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said no such request was made.

Hill’s agent Drew Rosenhaus said on “The Pat McAfee Show” earlier this month he believed Hill was committed to the Dolphins, though he didn’t speak to him about the matter.

The star wide receiver fell short of 1,000 yards receiving as the Dolphins faced injuries at quarterback. Hill had 81 catches for 959 yards and six touchdowns. He had four consecutive seasons of at least 1,000 yards before 2024.

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Miami was 8-9.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

January 26, 2025