Travis Kelce officially welcomed one of his closest friends - and one of Taylor Swift's favorite NFL players - to his podcast, in his final show before his wedding.

On Tuesday's episode of New Heights, San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle joined the Kelce brothers for a highly-anticipated installment of the popular podcast.

In an official preview clip of the episode, former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce kicked off the show by laying out a legendary introduction for their special guest.

'Our guest today is the 6'4' tight end from the University of Iowa. He's a 7 x Pro Bowler, 5 x All-Pro and the co-founder of Tight End University,' Jason proudly announced to the audience.

'He holds the 49ers franchise record for most receiving yards in a game, most receiving yards in a season and most receptions in a season. He is a defender of tight ends chugging beer. Please welcome, the people's tight end; George Kittle.'

An ecstatic Travis matched the electric energy, screaming back: 'Let's f***ing go.'

Travis Kelce, George Kittle and Jason Kelce

The trio starred in the latest episode of New Heights

Travis and Jason Kelce were joined by George Kittle in the latest episode of New Heights

Swift joined Travis Kelce (left) alongside Claire Kittle, George Kittle, Greg Olsen and Talbot Olsen (L-R) at the opening event of Tight End University on Monday

The podcast appearance comes on the heels of major headlines generated by Kittle and Swift just last week at the sixth annual Tight End University event in Nashville.

Swift hit the 'TEU' concert stage for the second consecutive year, singing a surprise duet of her iconic anthem 'Love Story' alongside country star Lainey Wilson.

In fact, Swift dedicated Tuesday's performance to Kittle, who is said to be fond of the 20-year-old song.

'This was a very special request from a very special tight end,' Swift told fans, per footage shared on social media. 'He wanted to hear this particular song and that tight end … is named George Kittle.'

The 49ers star, meanwhile, heavily praised the singer for showing up to support the boys in Nashville, telling reporters: 'She's just such an awesome person to give us her time this close to their wedding. So we're just so thankful that they're here.'

Kittle has never hidden his massive fandom for the pop star, previously going viral for passionately belting out the lyrics to her songs.

Swift, meanwhile, had also joined her tight end fiance on the red carpet in Music City on Monday evening for the opening event.

The singer wore in a pale yellow floral jacquard mini dress from Lola Dre, complementing the look with a pair of Aquazzura heeled sandals in a similar buttercream shade.

We finally got The People's Tight End on the show

TOMORROW. GEORGE KITTLE. @gkittle46 @Expedia pic.twitter.com/Q1ULfUfRfN
— New Heights (@newheightshow) June 30, 2026

Kittle's wife, Claire (R), was spotted among the glamorous WAGs at the evening's festivities

She posed alongside her NFL beau on the red carpet of the opening event, joining her fellow WAG Claire Kittle, who is married to San Francisco 49ers star Kittle, and Olsen's daughter, Talbot.

Kelce joked that he 'blacked out' from excitement as he welcomed the crowd to the opening event on Monday night.

The annual summit has become somewhat of a star-studded event on the NFL calendar with some of the league's biggest names and their wives or girlfriends attending.

Kittle's wife, Claire, was also spotted among the glamorous WAGs at the evening's festivities, posing alongside New Orleans Saints star Foster Moreau's girlfriend Abigail, Juwan Johnson's wife Chanen and Cincinnati Bengals player Jack Stoll's wife Carolyn.

LeBron James’ incredibly sneaky tactic to protect Bronny’s future before blockbuster Lakers decision

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LeBron James’ incredibly sneaky tactic to protect Bronny’s future before blockbuster Lakers decision

By Ryan Anderson Published June 30, 2026, 6:35 p.m. ET

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LeBron James made it clear he wanted to play in the NBA with his son. The Lakers made that happen by drafting Bronny James. Now that LeBron is leaving Los Angeles, Bronny’s future with the Lakers is suddenly much less clear.

With LeBron informing the Lakers that he will play elsewhere during the 2026-27 season, attention quickly shifted to what the decision means for his son. Bronny is entering his third NBA season and remains under contract with Los Angeles after the remainder of his salary for next season became fully guaranteed.

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That detail matters.

Bronny is set to make more than $2.2 million next season on the four-year deal he signed after the Lakers selected him with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. While his future has always been viewed through the lens of playing alongside his father, the Lakers are not required to move him just because LeBron is leaving.

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In fact, keeping him may be the simpler option.

Bronny has made gradual progress since entering the league. After spending much of his rookie season developing with the South Bay Lakers, he appeared in 42 games during the 2025-26 season and earned limited playoff minutes against the Rockets and Thunder. His numbers remain modest, but his 3-point shooting improved, and he has shown signs of becoming a useful defensive guard off the bench.

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For a Lakers team now moving forward around Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, cheap backcourt depth still offers plenty of value. Bronny is not expensive, is still only 21 and has a team option for the 2027-28 season.

The more complicated scenario would involve Bronny joining LeBron’s next team.

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Golden State has been heavily linked to LeBron, especially after Draymond Green declined his player option to help create flexibility. If the Warriors also make a push for Anthony Davis, they would likely need inexpensive contracts around a top-heavy roster built around Stephen Curry, LeBron, Davis and Green. In that case, Bronny’s low salary could make theoretical sense.

But the Lakers would have to cooperate in a trade. And they are no longer in the business of keeping James content.

For now, the most likely outcome is that Bronny stays in Los Angeles and continues trying to carve out his own NBA role.

LeBron’s Lakers chapter is over. Bronny’s may not be.

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Three players the Rangers could target in NHL free agency

By Michael Blinn Published June 30, 2026, 6:31 p.m. ET

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Three players the Rangers could target when NHL free agency opens on Wednesday, July 1 at noon ET:

Teddy Blueger, Center

In need of a fourth-line center following Sam Carrick’s departure via trade last season, the Rangers could turn to a reliable two-way skater in Blueger. He would boost the penalty kill and the team’s faceoff percentage.

Mats Zuccarello, Right Wing

There has yet to be a better winger for Mika Zibanejad than Zuccarello, who played alongside the Swede for multiple years before the team entered a rebuild and he was traded to Dallas in February 2019. At 38, Zuccarello has proven he can still produce, and a one-year deal is feasible for the Rangers.

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Scott Laughton, Center/Wing

With uncertainties surrounding their center depth, the Rangers could target a utility forward who can play both wing and center. Laughton certainly fits that bill and has proven capable of contributing offensively.

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