Eagles' DeVonta Smith reaches rare milestones in Super Bowl LIX victory
Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, who led the team with 69 receiving yards, scored on a 46-yard touchdown reception on Sunday to give Philadelphia a 34-0 lead. The Chiefs would eventually respond late in the second half, but it wasn’t enough, and the Eagles were crowned Super Bowl champions.
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon, Securities and Exchange Commission reach settlement after lengthy probe
Vince McMahon, who co-founded and previously served as the CEO of WWE, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have reached a settlement following a yearslong probe over undisclosed settlements. The federal investigation was launched to determine whether McMahon disclosed to the company's board and others that he signed two settlement agreements worth more than $10 million with two women in order for them not to reveal potential claims against himself and WWE.
With Chiefs' Super Bowl thrashing, the GOAT debate between Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady is paused
With the quarterback widely considered the greatest of all-time watching from the Fox broadcast booth Sunday, Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes had the opportunity to accomplish a feat not even Tom Brady could boast. Instead, Mahomes and the Chiefs left New Orleans with their ambitions of a third consecutive Super Bowl title thwarted by Philadelphia in a 40-22 loss in Super Bowl 59.
The Eagles made Patrick Mahomes look mortal
Defense can still win championships in the NFL. Especially the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense. Philadelphia cruised to a dominant 40-22 win in Super Bowl 59 thanks to one of the best defensive performances in title game history — which came against one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. And while the whole unit played well, Philadelphia’s defensive line in particular left its mark Sunday.
Philadelphia Eagles demolish the Kansas City Chiefs to win their second Super Bowl
Fueled by a harassing defense, Philadelphia denied a Kansas City coronation in Super Bowl 59, dethroning the Chiefs in a rout that delivered the Eagles their second championship in seven seasons by a score of 40-22. Quarterback Jalen Hurts earned MVP honors after throwing for two touchdowns and running for one more.
Tiger Woods withdraws from Genesis Invitational after death of mom
Tiger Woods announced Monday he will no longer participate in the Genesis Invitational as he was still "processing" the death of his mother. Woods revealed last week that his mother, Kultida, had died. She was 78. "I planned to tee it up this week, but I’m just not ready," Woods said in a statement. "I did my best to prepare, knowing it’s what my Mom would have wanted, but I’m still processing her loss.
British Open joins U.S. Open in offering direct pathway for LIV golfers
The British Open has joined the U.S. Open in offering a direct pathway for players from the breakaway LIV Golf circuit to get into the field for this year's major championship. The leading player not already exempt in the top five of LIV's individual standings following its tournament in Dallas in late June will be awarded a spot at the world's oldest major taking place at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland the following month, the R&A said Monday.
Super Bowl halftime show dancer displays Palestinian, Sudanese flags during Kendrick Lamar performance
A performer who was part of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained by security after waving the Sudanese flag and Palestinian flag together with the words “Sudan” and “Gaza” written on them toward the end of the performance, the NFL said. The NFL identified the person, who was dressed in black like other dancers on the field, "as part of the 400-member field cast."
With Chiefs' Super Bowl thrashing, the GOAT debate between Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady is paused
With the quarterback widely considered the greatest of all-time watching from the Fox broadcast booth Sunday, Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes had the opportunity to accomplish a feat not even Tom Brady could boast. Instead, Mahomes and the Chiefs left New Orleans with their ambitions of a third consecutive Super Bowl title thwarted by Philadelphia in a 40-22 loss in Super Bowl 59.
Jalen Hurts' Super Bowl win is just the latest in his 'unprecedented journey'
Jalen Hurts didn’t look like someone who had just won a Super Bowl, someone who had a masterful performance in leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a dominant 40-22 victory over the back-to-back defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. But here he was, moments removed from confetti falling on his face and winning game MVP, his usual calm and collected self. Not too high, not too low. A smirk here and there.