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Harrison Butker Is the NFL's Highest-Paid Kicker

Controversy off the field doesn't hurt his status with the champs in Kansas City

(Newser) - The NFL's most high-profile kicker is now its highest-paid as well. Harrison Butker has signed a four-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs for $25.6 million, of which $17.75 million is guaranteed, reports ESPN . The 29-year-old represented himself in negotiations and celebrated the deal on social media....

Chiefs Kicker Fires Back at Serena Williams

Harrison Butker has words for tennis great after she roasted him at ESPYs

(Newser) - Well, Harrison Butker didn't tell Serena Williams to go back to the kitchen, but he did have a thing or two to say after the tennis great, sister Venus Williams, and actor Quinta Brunson called out his earlier comments on women's greatest role being that of a homemaker...

Serena Williams Calls Out Chiefs Kicker on a Big Stage

'We don't need you,' she says at ESPYs of Harrison Butker and his views on women's roles

(Newser) - Serena Williams got in a very public dig at Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker over his views on women Thursday night. It happened during the ESPY Awards, when Williams was on stage with sister Venus and actor Quinta Brunson extolling women's sports, reports USA Today .
  • Venus: "So,
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Chiefs Kicker to Female Grads: Best Job Title Is 'Homemaker'
Butker Doubles Down:
I Only Answer to Jesus
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Butker Doubles Down: I Only Answer to Jesus

Kansas City Chiefs kicker doesn't back down from controversial remarks from commencement speech

(Newser) - Harrison Butker showed up Friday in public for the first time since his controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College earlier this month, with "zero regret" on those previous remarks, per Fox News . "I lean on those closest to me for guidance, but I can never forget that it...

Mahomes Addresses Kicker's Controversy

QB says he doesn't agree with Harrison Butker's beliefs but defends his right to voice them

(Newser) - Patrick Mahomes said Wednesday that while he doesn't agree with all the beliefs espoused by kicker Harrison Butker during a recent commencement address , the Chiefs quarterback nevertheless respects his teammate's right to make them be known.
  • "I've known Harrison for seven years. I judge him by
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Rival Team Trolls NFL Kicker Over His Views on Women

Chargers use image of Harrison Butker in their schedule announcement video

(Newser) - NFL kicker Harrison Butker has been taking all kinds of criticism after voicing his views on women —suggesting they should be homemakers first and foremost. However, it's a safe bet the Kansas City Chiefs player didn't expect to show up in the annual video put out by...

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