“Unfortunately, there were some things, complications, personal reasons that it just didn’t come to pass, but we were full on. We were going to shut down New York’s Times Square and everything, it was going to be a lot of fun,” he said. Everything was lined up: the rivals, the venue, even the presenters. But with just a few brief remarks, Noah Lyles brought an end to what could have been a rare spectacle—a sprint faceoff between an Olympic gold medalist and an NFL star. The cancellation, along with Noah’s comments, didn’t sit well with Tyreek Hill. In response, he fired off a pointed message directed at the Olympian. And now, will history repeat itself?

On June 17, Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill took a playful jab at Noah Lyles, posting a meme with Lyles’ face edited onto Homer Simpson for the TV show The Simpsons fading into a bush—the go-to image for someone ducking a challenge. His caption? “@LylesNoah after seeing me run the 100m last weekend”. Bold, cheeky, and aimed right at the Olympic champ. But did Lyles bite back? Not a word yet. Instead, in an unexpected twist, Hill now has the chance to go head-to-head with a Lyles on the track…

Well, not Noah, but his brother, Josephus. The showdown might not be what he originally planned, but the heat is still on. Circle the date—June 28. That’s when Tyreek Hill will step onto the track to face Josephus Lyles at the ATX Sprint Classic, hosted at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. It’s the showdown no one saw coming, but now it’s the one everyone’s watching. Well, on paper, it’s a tight race. Hill, fresh off his first 100m dash in 12 years, clocked a blistering 10.15 seconds on June 13 in California. That time wasn’t just impressive—it was fast enough to rank him 30th in the U.S. this season and would’ve qualified him for the 2024 Olympic Trials. That stat alone gives him a slight edge over Josephus. Why? 

Because Noah Lyles’ younger brother has only managed a season best of 10.23 seconds, 0.08 seconds slower than Hill, still, don’t count Josephus out. He holds a personal best of 10.03 seconds, set in 2022. So, if he taps into that speed again, Hill might have more of a challenge than he bargained for.

So far this season, Josephus Lyles has already lined up for three 100m races, giving him a slight edge in experience on paper. In comparison, Tyreek Hill’s track resume this year may seem limited. But don’t be fooled—Hill still holds the title for the fastest recorded speed in the NFL at a blazing 22.7 mph. And he’s not done yet. According to his recent social media posts, the Cheetah has set his sights on hitting 26 mph on the track.

With that kind of ambition, fans can expect an electric showdown this weekend between Hill and Josephus. Still, despite the upcoming race, one thing is clear: Tyreek hasn’t let go of his unfinished business with Josephus’s older brother, Noah. The rivalry still lingers—and it’s fueling the fire.

Tyreek Hill is still standing on his point against Noah Lyles 

Tyreek Hill isn’t blind to Noah Lyles’s accolades—but he’s definitely not backing down either. On the Glory Daze podcast with Johnny Manziel, the NFL speedster threw a jab laced with sarcasm: “Obviously he’s [Noah] the fastest guy in America or whatever, allegedly.” And then came the fire. “But I’m here to prove differently,” Hill declared, making it clear that he’s not just showing up—he’s coming for the crown.

While Hill’s 10.15 finish already places him among the top 30 U.S. sprinters this season, Noah Lyles is operating on a different level. But it wouldn’t be wrong to say that Hill’s beef with Lyles goes beyond the stopwatch. He didn’t hold back, saying, “I fu—– hate Noah Lyles.” He didn’t stop there. The fire continued to follow: “This fu—– dude bro, I got a ton of respect for Noah Lyles, ton of respect. But as far as like, me competing against him or whatever, I fu—– hate the dude.” It’s personal. It’s competitive. And it’s setting the stage for one of the most intense rivalries between track and turf in recent memory.