NFL Stars and Their Families

May 10, 2026, 20:03
USSports

Introduction

Some NFL players shared photos of their mothers and families on social media for Mother's Day.

Main Body

Tom Brady posted photos of his mother and the mothers of his children. He and Gisele Bundchen are not married now. They stopped being married in 2022 because Tom wanted to play football again. Gisele Bundchen also shared news. She has a new baby with her partner, Joaquim Valente. She wants a quiet life now. Randi Mahomes posted photos of her family. She loves her daughter-in-law, Brittany. Randi also remembered her own mother, Debbie. Patrick Mahomes almost stopped playing sports in high school. His mother, Randi, told him to keep playing. Because of her help, he became a great player for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Conclusion

Tom Brady is trying to be friendly with his family. The Mahomes family has always supported each other.

Learning

🕒 The 'Then vs. Now' Switch

In the text, we see how people change. This is a great way to practice basic A2 descriptions.

Past (Then) → Present (Now)

  • Tom Brady: Was married →\rightarrow Is not married now.
  • Patrick Mahomes: Almost stopped playing →\rightarrow Is a great player.
  • Gisele: Had a different partner →\rightarrow Has a new baby now.

💡 Simple Word Trick: "Because"

Use because to give a reason. It connects two ideas simply:

Action + because + Reason

  • Example: They stopped being married →\rightarrow because →\rightarrow Tom wanted to play football.
  • Example: He became a great player →\rightarrow because →\rightarrow of her help.

Vocabulary Learning

posted (v.)
to put something on a website or social media
Example:She posted a picture of her cat on Instagram.
photos (n.)
pictures taken with a camera
Example:He showed us his photos from the vacation.
mother (n.)
a woman who has a child
Example:My mother cooks dinner every night.
family (n.)
a group of people related by blood or marriage
Example:We are meeting the family at dinner.
social (adj.)
relating to society or its organization
Example:She is very social and loves parties.
media (n.)
means of communication like TV, radio, or internet
Example:The media covered the event.
football (n.)
a sport played with a ball
Example:He plays football with his friends.
baby (n.)
a very young child
Example:The baby laughed when her mother sang.
partner (n.)
a person who works or lives with another
Example:Her partner helped her with the project.
quiet (adj.)
not loud or noisy
Example:The library is a quiet place to study.