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Adam Sandler officiates Swift-Kelce wedding, then plays NH pickup.

7/8/2026

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**Sandler Officiates**

Adam Sandler officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden.
Two days later he flew to New Hampshire, called police and was sent to a Backus Lane pickup basketball game by Chris Reynolds.
He played with locals including Andrew Kesler, who said Sandler showed passing, decent lay-ups and hesitated to shoot.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reported Sandler told the newlyweds to keep kissing during the ceremony.

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**Sandler Reviewed**

The neutral July 6 article reported that Sandler called the non-emergency police line and was directed to the Backus Lane basketball court, offering no comment on his attire or skill.
The right-leaning Nantucket Current emphasized his outfit, describing knee-length baggy shorts, dad sneakers and a baggy button-up shirt.
The center-leaning ESPN described his passing as elite, his lay-ups as good, and noted he hesitated to shoot.

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**Sandler Officiates**

Adam Sandler officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden.
Two days later he flew to New Hampshire, called police and was sent to a Backus Lane pickup basketball game by Chris Reynolds.
He played with locals including Andrew Kesler, who said Sandler showed passing, decent lay-ups and hesitated to shoot.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reported Sandler told the newlyweds to keep kissing during the ceremony.

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