NFL’s first start creates attention around Quinn Ewers.

Quinn Ewers will take a big step this Sunday. The former Texas quarterback will make his first NFL start for the Miami Dolphins. Head coach Mike McDaniel made the call after another rough night from Tua Tagovailoa.

Tagovailoa was benched following Monday night’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The offense struggled early and never found rhythm, and Tagovailoa finished the game with just 65 passing yards and one interception by the fourth quarter. However, the late stat boost did not change the staff’s view.

“I think the quarterback play last night was not good enough, and so for me, everything’s on the table,” McDaniel told reporters Tuesday.

The move puts all the attention on Ewers. It also brings some curiosity to his personal life. Fans online started talking about his girlfriend, Mady Barnes, after news of the benching broke.

Ewers, the No. 231 pick in this year’s draft, played briefly in October against the Cleveland Browns but mostly watched from the sideline. With three games left, Miami is now turning to the rookie to see what he can do.

All About Mady Barnes

Quinn Ewers with his girlfriend (Photo Via Instagram/@madelynebarnes)
Barnes first came into attention during the 2024 College Football Playoff. Cameras caught her cheering for Texas while she was at the University of Oklahoma. Fans quickly noticed, and many realized she was supporting her boyfriend.

Ewers and Barnes confirmed they were dating in February 2023. Since then, they’ve shared trips and daily life on social media, often getting lots of love.

According to PEOPLE, Barnes works in social media marketing and online advertising. She also has an athletic background, having played volleyball and been a cheerleader in high school.

Barnes hasn’t commented publicly about Ewers becoming Miami’s starting quarterback. Her social media has stayed quiet, but fans are still hyped up.
Mady Barnes (Photo via Instagram)
The Dolphins will face the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. Ewers will get a chance to lead the offense under real game pressure.

Whether Barnes attends the game remains unclear. But her presence is expected. For now, the focus stays on Ewers and his first NFL start.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.