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Dolphins' Tyreek Hill suggests his children can make it difficult for him to 'mentally lock in' for NFL games
Tyreek Hill is arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL. The six-time All-Pro recently opened about fatherhood.
The Miami Dolphins star addressed the difficulties that sometimes arise when his children want to visit stadiums to watch him play.
Hill recently joined Rapper Gille tha King and entrepreneur and influencer Wallace “Wallo 267” Peeples for an episode of the “Million Dollaz Worth Of Game” podcast and shared details on how his personal life can sometimes overlap with his professional football life.
Hill grew up in South Georgia and rose to stardom during his high school football playing days. Hill spoke about his unlikely odds of making it to the NFL.
“I’ve never really had a moment to sit back and just embrace who I’ve become, and I need that… I need to do that sometimes.” Hill said.
Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins and AFC looks on during the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium on February 04, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)
“I grew up in the South, man,” as some children played in the background as he sat outside a family home during the interview.
“You see what it is. You see my boys running around here. It don’t matter how many kids I have. A lot of people won’t be able to say, ‘Tyreek don’t take care of his kids though…’ I think that’s the biggest thing. I wish all of them would have been here. All my kids love coming to the game and stuff like that.”
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Hill also did not refute claims that he had fathered 10 children.
“You play offense, but off the field, you’re the all-time leading tackler. You’ve got 10 kids,” Hill was asked. “You’re just a family man!” Hill then lowered his head as both co-hosts laughed.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Hill’s career-best 1,799 receiving yards led the league last season, but he admitted he sometimes struggles to “mentally lock in” because of his children.
“Sometimes it can be so hard for me to like mentally lock in because I’ve got daughters too. You know how daughters be. They want to be Daddy’s girl. They want to be held and stuff like that.
“Sometimes it is tough, but at the same time, I’ve got to be aware I’ve still got a job to do. But I’ve got to be father to my kids in this small moment that I’ve got them here. It’s a lot.”
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Hill spent the first six seasons of his NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs, winning one Super Bowl along the way. The Chiefs traded Hill to the Dolphins in March 2022 in exchange for multiple draft picks. He later signed a four-year contract with Miami.
Hill’s wife Keeta Veccaro also made a short appearance in the episode. The couple’s marriage became a topic of conversation earlier this year as divorce rumors surfaced. Hill pushed back against the rumors and said he fired a staffer who filed divorce papers without his permission.
“Now a lot of people been in my business lately, me and (Keeta’s) business, and I just gotta say that it sucks. A lot of our stuff is public record, but behind closed doors, a lot of people got fired too for just doing things without our yes,” the Dolphins said during a Twitch live stream in January.
Keeta Vaccaro and Tyreek Hill attend the 13th Annual NFL Honors at Resorts World Theatre on February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Hill and Vaccaro tied the knot in November 2023 during the Dolphins’ bye week.
Hill’s South Florida home caught on fire in January. Davie Fire Rescue later determined the fire was an “unintentional, accidental” event that was sparked by a child who was playing with a lighter inside the home.
The Dolphins were featured on the in-season version of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” in 2023. During one of the episodes, Hill spoke about the extensive damage the fire left behind.
“It’s done,” Hill told teammates. “House done, bro. … Smoke damage, fire damage, the whole upstairs is burnt down.”
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Winning two knockout stage games? That means you’re really in the running to win the World Cup.
Let’s check out the updated odds for which countries will make it to the quarterfinals at FanDuel Sportsbook as of July 1.
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To Reach Quarterfinals
France: -1250 (bet $10 to win $10.80 total)
Argentina: -425 (bet $10 to win $12.35 total)
Morocco: -260 (bet $10 to win $13.85 total)
Brazil: -240 (bet $10 to win $14.17 total)
England: -175 (bet $10 to win $15.71 total)
Spain: -140 (bet $10 to win $17.14 total)
Colombia: -105 (bet $10 to win $19.52 total)
USA: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total)
Mexico: +140 (bet $10 to win $24 total)
Norway: +160 (bet $10 to win $26 total)
Portugal: +175 (bet $10 to win $27.50 total)
Canada: +180 (bet $10 to win $28 total)
Belgium: +185 (bet $10 to win $28.50 total)
Switzerland: +195 (bet $10 to win $29.50 total)
Senegal: +370 (bet $10 to win $47 total)
Algeria: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
Egypt: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)
Ghana: +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
The USA is currently one of the favorites to reach the World Cup quarterfinals (Getty Images).
Here’s what to know about this oddsboard.
Recent History: The quarterfinals are kinda a given for France, at least in recent years. The French have made it to at least the quarterfinals in five of the last seven World Cups, and they have made the final in four of the last seven years, winning the tournament twice. Les Bleus are now heavy favorites at -1250 to beat Paraguay and get back to the quarterfinals.
The Host Nations: Before this summer, Canada had never won a World Cup match in two tournament appearances. But that has all changed. Canada is through to the Round of 16 after beating South Africa in the Round of 32. As for Mexico, it has recorded four straight scoreless wins to start the tournament for the first time in its nation’s history. El Tri will look to get back to the quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years after dominating Ecuador in the Round of 32. After its win over Ecuador, Mexico jumped from +290 to +140 to make the quarters. The U.S. looks to replicate the other two host nations’ knockout stage performances against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday.
Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda celebrates after the Dodgers beat the Montreal Expos to win the NL pennant in 1981.
(Associated Press)
Years as manager: 1976-1996
Record: 1,599-1,439, .526 win pct
After serving as the team’s third base coach for four seasons, Lasorda took over as manager late in the 1976 season when Alston announced his retirement. He led the Dodgers to the National League pennant in his first two full seasons, losing both times to the Yankees in the World Series. He won his first World Series in 1981, knocking off the Yankees, and rallied his team to a surprise title in 1988 in which the Dodgers beat the heavily favored Athletics. Lasorda was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997, his first year of eligibility.
A fiery and vibrant presence who spent 71 years with the Dodgers, Lasorda managed nine players who won the NL rookie of the year award. The Dodgers also opened the Japanese player pipeline on his watch. Hideo Nomo, the first Japanese big leaguer to permanently relocate to the U.S., joined the Dodgers in 1995. Three decades later, the team features Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on its star-studded roster.
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Back in January, the odds that King James would retire before the beginning of the 2026-27 season were slightly longer than the odds that he would give it another go.
But as of now, it looks like LeBron will, in fact, give it another go but with a team other than the Lakers.
Here are the latest odds for where James could land next season at DraftKings Sportsbook as of June 30.
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LeBron James Next Team Odds
Golden State Warriors: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)
Los Angeles Lakers: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total)
Cleveland Cavaliers: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)
Miami Heat: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
New York Knicks: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Detroit Pistons: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Dallas Mavericks: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
San Antonio Spurs: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Milwaukee Bucks: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Brooklyn Nets: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Washington Wizards: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
NBA free agency begins on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET. However, hours before its official start, LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, made a jaw-dropping announcement.
According to ESPN reporting, Paul notified the Lakers that the franchise could move on without LeBron because he plans to play elsewhere for the 2026-27 season.
James played for the organization for eight years — the longest he’s played for any other team. While in L.A., King James broke the all-time scoring record, won an NBA title and earned his fourth NBA Finals MVP.
The imprint he’s left on the league in his more than 20 years has been immeasurable.
Where will LeBron land next season now that his time in Los Angeles is over?
In addition to his tenure in Los Angeles, he’s played for the Cavaliers and the Heat, winning titles with all three franchises. He won Rookie of the Year, has four regular-season MVPs and is a 22-time All-Star.
James has averaged 26.8 points, 7.5 boards and 7.4 assists over the course of his career.
During the 2025-26 season, he helped lead the Lakers to a 53-29 record in the regular season. The team secured the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and defeated Houston 4-2 in the first round.
Eventually, Los Angeles got bounced by Oklahoma City in the conference semifinals, 4-0, which marked LeBron’s last dance in Hollywood.
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