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.
Super Bowl 2025: Eagles defeat Chiefs 40-22; Jalen Hurts MVP; Kendrick Lamar performs at halftime
The Kansas City Chiefs entered Super Bowl 59 attempting to make history as the only team in the NFL’s Super Bowl era to win three consecutive titles. Instead, by the third quarter Sunday, a far different kind of unprecedented event was unfolding — the Chiefs were on the verge of becoming the first Super Bowl team ever held scoreless.
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.
Trump reacts to athletes emulating his dance moves
One major trend that sparked in the sports world ahead of the 2024 presidential election was athletes emulating President Donald Trump’s dance moves during a game or match. San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa did the Trump dance and followed it up by showing off his "Make America Great Again" hat after a win during the season. In the Octagon, UFC star Jon Jones hit the Trump dance in front of the president after winning a fight.
Liverpool stunned by second-tier Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup
Liverpool suffered a shock 1-0 defeat against Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup on Sunday, a blemish on the club’s otherwise excellent season so far. The fourth-round defeat ends Liverpool’s hopes of winning an unprecedented quadruple this year in surprising fashion. Plymouth is currently bottom of the Championship, the second tier of English soccer, and was a huge underdog against the Premier League leader. But the Reds, who rested several key players, were well below their best at Home Park, and Ryan Hardie’s second-half penalty was enough for Plymouth to secure a famous win.
NFL stars, celebrities predict Chiefs vs. Eagles in the Super Bowl
Just days ahead of the Super Bowl, the NFL Honors took place at the Saenger Theater. But before Bills quarterback Josh Allen was crowned league MVP or Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels earned Rookie of the Year, dozens of current and former players (as well as some celebrities) walked the event’s red carpet. NBC News polled some of them for their predictions for the Chiefs versus the Eagles.
How to watch the 2025 Super Bowl: When it is, what time it starts, channel, streaming and more
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles meet again on Sunday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Super Bowl 59 is set to be another massive spectacle after last year’s game became the most-watched program in TV history, averaging 123.4 million viewers across all platforms, according to the NFL.
Tiger Woods to play in Genesis Invitational, marking return to competition for first time since British Open
For the first time since the British Open in July, Tiger Woods is back in action on a golf course. Woods, 49, committed Friday to playing 18 holes at the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines. It will be the first time Woods will be competing since he had a microdiscectomy in September to alleviate pain in his legs. It was the sixth surgery he has undergone on his lower back.
Brandel Chamblee, who has long opposed LIV Golf, says he's second-guessing himself after playing with Trump
Former PGA golfer Brandel Chamblee, now an analyst, has been an outspoken critic of LIV Golf. Chamblee once said the Saudi-backed league was "funded by a murderous regime" and said the "greedy" players joining the tour were "helping a dictorial murderer launder his reputation."
Emiliano Grillo's hole-in-one at famed 16th hole at Phoenix Open sparks massive fan celebration
The crowd at the 16th hole at the Waste Management Open was itching for a reason to celebrate. And Emiliano Grillo’s hole-in-one in the second round Friday gave fans at the rowdiest hole in golf a reason to go wild. Grillo was 1-under par, then pulled off his best Steph Curry impression.