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Young adults may be especially prone to overeating ultra-processed foods, study finds
Young people may be uniquely vulnerable to ultra-processed foods and more likely to overeat when consuming a diet high in them, according to a new study.
In a tightly controlled Virginia Tech feeding trial, 18 to 21-year-olds ate more at an all-you-can-eat breakfast and again when offered snacks — even when they were not hungry — after two weeks on a high ultra-processed food (UPF) diet compared to their slightly older Gen Z peers.
Researchers enrolled 27 adults ages 18 to 25 in a crossover study comparing two diets — one with 81% of calories from UPFs and one without any. Each diet lasted two weeks, with meals prepared in a lab and matched for calories and nutrients. After each phase, participants ate freely from a large buffet breakfast, which offered about 1,800 calories, and then took part in a snack test to measure whether they would keep eating even when not hungry.
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Younger adults aged 18 to 21 consumed nearly 100 extra calories and were more likely to eat when not hungry after the ultra-processed diet, according to the findings, which were published Nov. 19 in the journal Obesity.
"The young people ate about 90 calories more after the UPF diet, and if that occurred three times daily in the three main meals, that would represent approximately 270 extra calories per day," Brenda Davy, a senior author on the paper and professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, told Fox News Digital. "Over the course of a week, that could represent almost 2,000 extra weekly calories."
"This type of eating habit, eating when not hungry, is linked to weight gain and increased risk of obesity," Davy added.
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The researchers said the pattern could play out in real life, and have long-term implications. Dining halls, takeout and campus food courts give young people unlimited access to ultra-processed items, often paired with sugary drinks and snacks.
The findings were unaffected by participants' sex or body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat.
"I thought BMI would be the factor that mattered, but it was age," said neuroscientist and co-author Alex DiFeliceantonio, an assistant professor with Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. "The younger you were when you entered the study, the more you ate after the UPF diet compared to the non-UPF diet," she told Fox News Digital.
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The study, which was funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, was small and had a short duration, so the results can't show long-term weight changes or real-world eating patterns. The experiment also measured behavior at a single buffet meal and short snack test, which doesn't fully reflect how people eat throughout the day or on a college campus with constant food access. "Future studies are needed to determine if this takes place over the course of a day or week," Davy noted.
The researchers say larger, longer trials including younger teens and real-life dining settings could help reveal how UPFs influence appetite and the brain's reward systems over time. "We need to understand what it is in the ultra-processed foods that could be having these effects," DiFeliceantonio added.
Researchers based their work on the NOVA classification system, which sorts foods by how industrialized or altered from their original form they are. Under this framework, UPFs include soft drinks, packaged snacks, flavored yogurts and frozen meals made with additives and ingredients not usually found in home cooking.
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Some experts, however, push back on the definition of UPFs, saying it is too broad.
"Health authorities across the globe have rejected using the 'ultra-processed food' concept as a basis for public health policy, citing its lack of scientific consensus, its imprecision and potential to cause confusion, and the risk that it could undermine established, evidence-based nutrition strategies," the International Food and Beverage Association previously told Fox News Digital.
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Dr. Evan Nadler, who co-directed the Children's National Obesity Programs at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., before founding ProCare Consultants and TeleHealth, said that, while the NOVA needs improvement, it is "the best we have for now."
Nadler said the Virginia Tech findings fit what is already known about adolescent development. "Adolescents are already prone to making rash decisions, and eating UPFs may just be another of them," he said, adding, "I would guess the younger kids might be even more susceptible to the effects of UPFs."
Nonetheless, Nadler said, "This is great preliminary data for a larger study that I would hope included kids under the age of 18."
Explosion rocks senior living apartment building in Ohio, multiple people injured
Several people were injured in a large explosion Saturday at a senior living apartment complex in Austintown, Ohio.
The explosion, which took out a large portion of the Phoenix House apartment building, happened just before 1 p.m. local time, FOX 8 reported.
Austintown Fire Department Assistant Chief Tom O’Hara told the outlet several people were injured, though no fatalities were immediately confirmed.
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Resident Cindy Duke told FOX 8 the explosion "felt like a bomb."
Another resident, Don Lampley, who has no legs, told the outlet he was watching the Ohio State game with a friend when "there was a big, loud blast, then BOOM!"
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The cause of the explosion has not yet been released.
The Austintown Township Police Department and Mahoning County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.
The Austintown Fire Department declined inquiries.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates
Former NBA, Wake Forest star Rodney Rogers dead at 54
Former NBA and Wake Forest star Rodney Rogers has died at age 54, the university announced Saturday.
Rogers passed away from natural causes related to a spinal cord injury he sustained in 2008, his wife, Faye, said in the announcement.
Rogers played in the NBA for 12 seasons and was named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year in the 1999-2000 season. Prior to his NBA career, Rogers became a Wake Forest legend in his college days.
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"Rodney Rogers, an NBA legend who played 12 years in the league, passed away on November 21, 2025 from natural causes related to the spinal cord injury he sustained on November 28, 2008," Faye Rogers said in a statement.
"The last 18 years have been both challenging and profoundly blessed. Through every moment, Rodney remained a light – positive, motivated and full of the quiet strength that inspired everyone around him. Our family would also like to express our deep gratitude for the unwavering support from our Wake Forest and NBA families over the years. Your care, presence and kindness carried us more than you know. We kindly ask that you respect our family's privacy during this time of healing. Further information will be shared as it becomes available."
Rogers suffered the injury in a dirt bike accident when riding with friends the day after Thanksgiving, according to WRAL.com.
Rogers was named ACC Freshman of the Year in 1991 after leading the team to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1984. He was a first-team All-ACC selection in both 1992 and 1993.
In 1993, after leading Wake Forest to the Sweet 16, Rogers was named ACC Player of the Year and a first team All-American. Rogers is the only Wake Forest player, and just the seventh ACC player, to have been named both ACC Freshman of the Year and ACC Player of the Year.
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Rogers is a member of the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame.
After his illustrious college career, the Denver Nuggets selected Rogers with the No. 9 overall pick in the 1993 NBA Draft.
In 866 games in his 12-year NBA career, Rogers averaged 10.9 points per game, 2.0 assists per game, and 4.5 rebounds per game. He played for the Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, and the Philadelphia 76ers.
"The NBA family is deeply saddened by the passing of Rodney Rogers," the NBA said in a statement posted to social media.
"He will be remembered not only for his achievements on the court but also for the extraordinary resilience, courage and generosity that he demonstrated throughout his life – qualities that inspired so many."
Rogers' unwavering perseverance and positive outlook despite being paralyzed led to Wake Forest awarding him as the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, one of the highest honors the school offers.
Rogers is survived by his wife, Faye, and three children: his daughter Roddreka, son Rodney Rodgers II, and daughter Rydeiah.
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Pat McAfee begs Lane Kiffin, college football's top coaching candidate, to remain at Ole Miss
As LSU, Penn State and other powerhouse college football programs search for their next head coach, Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin keeps coming up in speculation.
Ex-NFL punter and current ESPN personality Pat McAfee is among those that don't want Kiffin to even think about leaving Oxford, Mississippi.
McAfee, the West Virginia University alum, was saying his piece on ESPN’s "College GameDay" on Saturday when the topic of Kiffin came up.
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"I would like to say if Lane Kiffin is listening…You’re allowed to be happy and content, brother," McAfee said. "You’re allowed to be at a place and have massive success. You’re allowed to build a place from scratch. You’re allowed to become a GOAT at a place. I think there’s a feeling amongst a lot of coaches, like, ‘Hey, you got to get to this job, you got to get to this job.’"
The speculation increased about Kiffin to LSU after it was reported that university executives and athletic administrators had finalized terms of a massive contract proposal for Kiffin, who has a career 115-53 record coaching in college football between Tennessee, USC, Florida Atlantic and Ole Miss. LSU parted ways with Brian Kelly after three straight losses to ranked opponents earlier this season.
Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter, as well as university chancellor Glenn Boyce, spoke Friday afternoon with Kiffin to discuss his future. Carter issued a statement following the meeting, ultimately saying that Kiffin’s future would be decided next Saturday following the annual Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. It marks the final regular-season game for the No. 6 Rebels.
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Just how much is LSU willing to give Kiffin, who owns a 54-19 record with the Rebels since taking over in 2020? While contract talks remain fluid, Yahoo Sports reported executives have discussed a seven-year pact filled with incentives and worth at least $90 million.
That would make Kiffin the highest-paid college football coach in the country.
It’s also worth noting that LSU intends to promise "significant NIL and revenue share roster investments exceeding $25 million," which would give Kiffin, one of the best recruiters in the country, vast resources to land top talent across the 50 states. NIL resources are crucial for coaches to recruit the players necessary to produce winning seasons in today’s college game.
At the same time, Florida, which fired Billy Napier earlier this season, is hoping to lure Kiffin to Gainesville to reignite a program desperate to return to the top of the college football rankings.
Now, both programs — and perhaps others — are well aware that Kiffin has a good thing going with the Rebels, who are poised for a spot in the College Football Playoff this season. They will continue their due diligence with other coaching targets, but Kiffin will remain a top candidate until his decision is made.
It’s a tough situation for the current Rebels players, who are all fighting to reach the CFP. Given the public nature of Kiffin’s situation, McAfee understands what they’re going through.
When he was with the Mountaineers, ex-coach Rich Rodriguez left WVU to go to Michigan. While McAfee understands it from a player’s perspective, Rodriguez’s time in Ann Arbor didn’t prove fruitful.
"RichRod went to Michigan. He’s back at West Virginia. If he would have never left, that guy probably has the entire university named after him," McAfee said, adding to his argument for Kiffin to stay put at Ole Miss.
It’s a long week ahead in Oxford and around college football as everyone tunes in to see where Kiffin’s future lies.
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'Breaking Bad' star Aaron Paul moves family from Los Angeles to Paris following LA fires
Aaron Paul said au revoir to his life in Los Angeles.
During a recent interview with the Daily Mail, the 46-year-old "Breaking Bad" star shared that he and his family have left Los Angeles and are now living in Paris.
"Paris is awesome," he told the outlet, explaining that he and his wife, Lauren, have "always dreamt of doing a year abroad" and that the two of them "just always wanted to be around a completely different culture."
While it has always been their dream to live outside the U.S., it wasn't until the wildfires in Los Angeles in early 2025 that they put the steps in motion to make their dream a reality.
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"When the fires happened in LA, we just knew that we were done with LA, so we sold our house in LA and moved to Paris," he said.
The actor put his three-bedroom home in L.A.'s Los Feliz neighborhood on the market in July, for $9.9 million.
Homes in Pacific Palisades and Altadena were lost while both the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire burned through their respective areas in January.
Many Hollywood stars, including "Top Gun: Maverick" actor, Miles Teller, Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore, Billy Crystal and others were among the thousands of people who lost their homes in the fires.
"You'll be hearing from a number of people who were tragically affected by these fires, and I was one of them," Crystal said on stage at the LA FireAid Benefit Concert in January. "These were the clothes I wore when I fled my house with my wife Janice, like so many of us did, on January 7th. This was all I had. Wore it for a week, plus an N-95 mask."
He went on to say that "I stepped onto the grounds and fell to my knees and I wailed," the first time he was allowed back onto the property of the home he lived in for 46 years. He concluded his speech with an uplifting message, telling everyone, that "we will laugh again. We are going to listen to music again, and we will be okay."
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Paul is not the only actor to leave Hollywood for a life abroad. Richard Gere shared last year that he and his family moved to Spain, his wife, Alejandra Silva's native country.
"It's time for my wife to be around her family and friends and culture," Gere told Fox News Digital in November 2024. "And [it’s] good for our kids. I think it's great to be living, not just visiting, but living in another culture."
Gere further opened up about his decision to move to Spain in an interview with Vanity Fair Spain in April 2024, saying it would be "a great adventure," as he has "never lived full time outside the United States."
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He added that it would be good for his wife to be around her friends and family, noting, "She was very generous in giving me six years living in my world, so I think it's fair that I give her at least six others living in hers."
"I'm with my family... I missed them a lot," Silva told the Daily Mail in April. "But I miss the U.S. So we come back and forth."
Everyday spice may be key to fighting fat and high cholesterol, scientists say
Research has found that one specific spice may have profound effects on metabolic health.
Black cumin, known as Nigella sativa or black seed, is used in many Middle Eastern and Indian dishes like curries and naan. It’s also found in some baked goods and spice blends.
High-antioxidant black seed oil is also sold as a dietary supplement, often used to support immunity, reduce inflammation and improve digestive health.
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A recent study published in the journal Food Science & Nutrition examined black cumin’s impact on cholesterol levels.
Researchers in Osaka, Japan, conducted laboratory cell tests, as well as a randomized human trial in which participants consumed 5 grams of black cumin seed powder per day for eight weeks.
Participants' cholesterol levels and appetite levels were measured before and after they took the supplement.
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The human trial revealed a decrease in triglycerides, LDL ("bad") cholesterol and total cholesterol, as well as an increase in HDL ("good") cholesterol.
The findings also revealed a "significant improvement" in hunger levels, indicating black cumin’s possible benefits for appetite control.
The researchers concluded that both in-vitro (lab) and human trials demonstrated black cumin's "anti-adipogenic and lipid-lowering effects."
"The study highlights the potential of [black cumin seed extract] in improving lipid metabolism," the authors wrote. "These results suggest that black cumin seed may serve as a promising natural agent in obesity-related conditions, although further investigation involving comprehensive metabolic parameters is warranted."
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Theresa Link, registered dietitian at Virta Health in Nebraska, reacted to these findings in an interview with Fox News Digital.
Cholesterol is "just one piece" of the cardiovascular health "puzzle," the expert noted, which means these findings should be considered more broadly for metabolic health.
Link also referred to a 2021 study that found black seed oil led to greater weight loss in female participants who took it daily. The participants also reported feeling fuller, which "likely contributed to their success."
"While these short-term results are promising, the studies only lasted eight weeks," the dietitian noted. "Black cumin seed alone isn’t a magic bullet for preventing obesity, but may play a supportive role in weight management when combined with an overall healthy lifestyle."
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The spice also contains a compound called thymoquinone, which is rich in antioxidants and could offer additional benefits.
"Longer-term studies are needed to confirm these effects and understand how N. sativa might fit into a broader approach to metabolic and cardiovascular health," Link added.
Bill Maher hits back at Larry David's 'dumb' NYT op-ed criticizing his dinner with Trump
Bill Maher is firing back against fellow liberal comedian Larry David. The HBO host slammed David's April op-ed in The New York Times titled "My Dinner with Adolf," calling it "dumb" and "unhelpful."
The "Seinfeld" co-creator's op-ed satirized Maher's cordial dinner with President Donald Trump in March, depicting a fictional dinner between himself and Adolf Hitler in 1939 and reflecting that "if only the world could see this side of him, people might have a completely different opinion."
While discussing what he saw as some of the more "nuts" aspects of both the Democratic and Republican parties, Maher noted that while he'll "never stop pointing out" what he finds wrong about the Trump administration, it's illogical to completely cut certain people out of the conversation.
"But I'm an adult and in the real world, there's some people you just can't stop talking to, like your spouse or partner after a bad fight. Tempting as that is. Like your d--k of a boss, like your family, and like the President of the United States. This is so childish, so purely emotional," he said.
Maher continued, moving his focus to those who criticized him for meeting with Trump, adding, "The people who got all butthurt because I had dinner with [Trump], you know, because he's Hitler. Except he's not. So unhelpful and dumb."
As he spoke, a graphic appeared on-screen showing the Times op-ed headline: "Larry David: My Dinner With Adolf."
The "Real Time" host argued that Trump has been "the most supportive president Israel and the Jews ever had," before escalating his criticism of David personally.
"You know, every year I used to ask Larry David to do ‘Real Time,’ and he'd always say, 'Bill, I can't. I'm not smart enough about politics to do your show.' Yeah, I get that now," he quipped. "Because there is no argument here. There's just the sugar rush that the no contact people get from never coming in second in an ‘I hate Trump the most contest.’"
Wrapping up his criticisms of David, Maher questioned whether the left's strategy was to "go full high school" and "tell the guy with all the power he can't sit with you at the lunch table."
This was not the first time Maher addressed David's "My Dinner with Adolf" op-ed. In April, Maher appeared on "Piers Morgan Uncensored," where he was asked about David's satirical piece roasting his positive exchange with Trump.
"This wasn't, you know, my favorite moment of our friendship," Maher said of David.
"But I think the minute you play the Hitler card, you've lost the argument," Maher told host Piers Morgan. "And also, I must say, you know, come on, man. Hitler? Nazis? Nobody has been harder about and on and more prescient, I must say, about Donald Trump than me. I don't need to be lectured on who Donald Trump is. Just the fact that I met him in person didn't change that, and the fact that I reported honestly is not a sin either."
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Maher continued, "To use the Hitler thing, first of all, I just think it's kind of insulting to six-million dead Jews, you know. Like, that should kind of be in its own place in history. And, you know, I know people can say, 'Well, we're just comparing it in this way.' Well, it's an argument you kind of lost just to start it."
"Hitler has really kind of got to stay in his own place. He is the GOAT of evil, and we're just going to have to, I think, leave it like that," he added.
A representative for David did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Fox News' Joseph A. Wulfsohn and Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report.
UFO-like ‘drones’ targeted police helicopter over air base before vanishing: report
Newly released police logs and video footage contradict official explanations of a near-collision between a U.K. police helicopter and unidentified aerial objects over a U.S. air base last year, an encounter authorities had previously dismissed as a routine fighter jet sighting.
According to documents the Daily Mail obtained through Britain’s Freedom of Information Act, the Nov. 22, 2024, flight forced a National Police Air Service (NPAS) EC135 helicopter to take emergency evasive action after reporting that two fast-moving craft "targeted" and pursued the aircraft over RAF Lakenheath, a major U.S. military installation in Suffolk.
The pilots described a steep dive to avoid impact as the objects matched their speed, roughly 165 knots (190 mph), for several minutes before disappearing from view.
Nick Pope, who formerly investigated UFOs for the U.K. Ministry of Defence, told Fox News Digital the episode shows how unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP, have evolved from a fringe curiosity into a legitimate defense and aviation issue.
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"This disturbing incident perfectly illustrates why the UAP issue has gone from fringe to mainstream," Pope said. "Whatever people’s beliefs, this is a serious safety-of-flight matter that demands urgent attention and action."
Pope stressed that simply labeling such encounters "drones" can obscure what might be much more complex.
"‘Drone’ has become a convenient shorthand for anything unexplained that people see in the skies," he said. "So we really don’t know what we’re dealing with here."
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He added that the lack of data sharing between agencies and the tendency to downplay sightings could make the danger worse.
"I hope it doesn’t take a tragedy before something more is done," Pope said. "There’s chronic underreporting of these sorts of incidents, so the true extent of the problem is likely far more serious."
Logs cited by the Daily Mail say the NPAS crew called the encounter an "unprovoked pursuit" shortly after 10 p.m. while patrolling near the base.
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"They had to perform an emergency dive and described that they were pursued in the dive by two drones who matched their speed … and then pursued them for several minutes out of the area," one police entry states.
Another notes the pilots "felt that drones had targeted them and chased them off at approximately 140 knots [161 mph]."
Additional police reports between Nov. 20 and 22 recorded roughly 20 drone sightings across RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell. Logs described "10–15 drones … potentially into base airspace" and said aircraft were temporarily grounded after crossing flight paths.
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A witness using night-vision goggles reported "five to six drones" near the A1065 highway, while another described "large stationary things — tic-tacs — they are not birds."
A U.K. military source who viewed the helicopter’s full 30-minute infrared video told the Daily Mail the footage shows "drones mirroring the helicopter’s movements" and performing a "corkscrew" maneuver impossible for an F-15.
"In the 30-minute video with pilot audio, nobody mentions F-15s," the source said. "They only talk about the drones … basically forcing them out of the area."
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Despite the multiple sightings, Britain’s Airprox Board, which investigates near-misses, concluded in its final report that the crew had mistaken the lights of a U.S. Air Force F-15 operating nearby. Radar data showed the helicopter and jet came within 1,700 feet, and the board reported no other returns.
Retired senior police detective Mike Morgan told the Daily Mail he was frustrated by official silence.
"There is a whole series of question marks about what went on in November 2024," he said. "I have run into repeated efforts by the authorities to avoid answering even the most basic questions … What is so secret about this investigation?"
Defense-sector meteorologist Stuart Onyeche said he believes both the F-15 and the police helicopter were reacting to unmanned systems in the area.
"I’m inclined to trust the initial detail and assessment of the experienced helicopter pilots," Onyeche told the Daily Mail. "It’s unarguable that an F-15 was also in the vicinity … but the unanswered question is what that fighter was being tasked to do or look for."
The Daily Mail notes the Lakenheath case unfolded amid weeks of similar reports of drone incursions near U.S. military bases in New Jersey, the wider Northeast, and overseas.
The outlet also cites a joint FBI/DoD/NASA report warning that detection and jamming systems have "failed" to stop advanced drones, including a major swarm over Langley Air Force Base in Virginia in December 2023 that was kept quiet until revealed by The War Zone in March 2024.
Pope said that recurring incidents like the Lakenheath encounter, combined with limited transparency from officials, point to a growing gap in how governments handle unidentified aerial activity and that without better reporting and coordination, the risk to air safety will only continue to increase.
NBA great Chris Paul to end storied career after Hall of Fame-worthy run: report
Chris Paul appears to be taking his last dance. The 2025-2026 NBA season will likely be the future Hall of Famer's last.
On Saturday, ESPN reported that Paul plans to step away once this season ends. Last month, Paul took the court to start his 21st NBA season.
"Back in NC!!! What a ride…Still so much left…GRATEFUL for this last one!!" Paul, a North Carolina native, hinted at the speculation with a post on social media Saturday morning. He shared a video montage of him in the uniforms of all the teams he's played for and other important milestone moments.
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Paul's reported retirement decision comes months after the star guard agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Los Angeles Clippers.
New Orleans selected Paul in the first round of the 2005 NBA Draft. He departed the Crescent City following the 2010-2011 season in favor of the Clippers, spending the next six seasons in Southern California.
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Shortly after signing the deal, Paul suggested he hadn't reached a conclusion about his basketball future. He instead wanted to enjoy whatever the NBA season would bring.
"I think throughout this season, at some point — guys that I know who’ve retired, and all this different type of stuff — you know, and you sort of figure it out yourself," Paul told ESPN's Malika Andrews in July. "It tells you. But I think more than anything, this season, I will definitely enjoy it. I don’t take this for granted."
Paul is averaging 2.5 points and 3.3 assists per game this season, while spending just over 13 minutes on the hardwood each contest. The Clippers entered Saturday afternoon's game against the Charlotte Hornets with a 4-11 record.
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Travis Kelce gives timeline for when he’ll let Chiefs know about retirement decision
Travis Kelce's potential retirement has been a topic for a few seasons now, but the Kansas City Chiefs superstar won’t be addressing it at all as the playoff push heats up.
But the Chiefs and the rest of the NFL may get a timeline for when that decision will come.
Kelce, who is playing in his 13th NFL season, all with Kansas City, has the door open to a 14th year in the league. However, he is entering the final year of his contract with the Chiefs, raising the question of whether he wishes to return or officially hang up the cleats to wrap up a Hall of Fame career.
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Before the Chiefs take on the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, hoping to snap a two-game losing streak, Kelce said he will let the Chiefs know about his decision before NFL free agency begins in March 2026.
"I want to give the Chiefs a good opportunity, whether I come back or not — or whether they want me back or not," Kelce said, via ESPN. "I’d like to make that decision before they’ve got to get draft picks and free agency opens to fill the roster appropriately.
"All that will be at the end of the season. I won’t be thinking about it until then."
The 36-year-old tight end has discussed his future, more specifically how he wishes to go out. And while his fiancée is all about tours, Kelce is the exact opposite.
He doesn’t want the "farewell tour."
"That’s not me," he said.
There are a few reasons to think Kelce will be returning for the 2026 NFL season, and one of them is his production this season. While the Chiefs are 5-5, Patrick Mahomes and Kelce have maintained their patented chemistry on the field — the one that aided in their three Super Bowl victories together. Many questioned what Kelce still had left in the tank after last season, even though a down year for the tight end resulted in 97 catches for 823 yards and three scores.
Kelce is on pace for his eighth 1,000-yard season. He has 50 receptions for 631 yards and four touchdowns through 10 games. He may not be averaging more than 70 yards per game, as he did in his seven straight 1,000-yard seasons, but that’s still 63.1 yards per game — and Mahomes is finding him in the end zone, too.
The Chiefs have had some receiving problems in 2025, though Rashee Rice being back in the fold after his suspension has sparked a rejuvenated Chiefs' passing attack. But Kelce’s numbers put him among the best in the NFL at his position.
Only Arizona Cardinals star Trey McBride has more receiving yards this season (718) than Kelce among tight ends, while the veteran leads the Chiefs in targets, receptions, yards and touchdowns.
Kelce gave credit to his teammates for his performance so far this year.
"I think what you’re seeing is I’m a product of my environment right now," he said. "Everything is predicated off of how the offensive line does and how the guys around us do, and obviously, the chemistry me and [Mahomes] have been able to accumulate over the years."
"He’s done a heck of a job," Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said of his trusty tight end. "He worked like crazy this offseason to get himself in tiptop shape, which you have to do when you are reaching an older age. You’ve got to work a little bit extra, and he did that. It’s paying off for him."
Kelce’s future will continue to be a topic for the remainder of his career, whether that’s after the 2025 campaign or further down the road. It was the same for his older brother, Jason Kelce, when he finally called it quits with the Philadelphia Eagles after the 2023 campaign.
For now, Kelce is focused on helping his Chiefs get back into the playoffs. It appears the AFC West title will belong to a team not named the Chiefs for the first time since 2015 after a loss to the Denver Broncos, who lead the division with a 9-2 record.
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