Chiefs' Travis Kelce finally gets mic during ESPYs after failed White House attempt
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Travis Kelce finally got his moment on the big stage.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes went viral last month after he successfully blocked the star tight end from speaking at the podium during the team’s visit to the White House following their victory in Super Bowl LVII.
Travis Kelce speaks onstage at the ESPYs, July 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Gilbert Flores / Variety via Getty Images)
But the two-time league MVP wasn’t able to stop Kelce during the ESPYs on Wednesday night after the Chiefs were honored with the "Best Team" award.
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"Nah, man. You already took one mic from me, baby. You ain't going to take another," Kelce said as he stepped in front of Mahomes, who was approaching the microphone. "I got something to say."
While Kelce previously admitted that he had plans to address the nation during their trip to the White House, his message on Wednesday night was one of gratitude.
Travis Kelce, left, Chris Jones, Isiah Pacheco and Patrick Mahomes attend the ESPYs on July 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Christopher Polk / Variety via Getty Images)
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"In all seriousness, it’s crazy what athletics, what sports can do. It obviously has brought all of us together, and it’s very unique in that aspect. So diverse, especially the game of football. Look up here, you see a bunch of different human beings. You look in our locker room, it gets even more diverse."
He continued, "The thing about sports is, it teaches you a lot about life. It teaches you about yourself. It teaches you about the