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🏈 NFL Offseason: Kellen Moore could be the new head coach for the Saints. The Jets are parting ways with Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams, while the 49ers allowed Deebo Samuel to explore trade options.

🏀 Injury Update: Anthony Davis may miss weeks after a strain in his Dallas debut, where he impressed with 26 points and 16 rebounds.

🏀 Upsets in College Basketball: No. 6 Florida beat No. 1 Auburn, Clemson overcame No. 2 Duke, and No. 4 Texas stopped No. 2 South Carolina’s 57-game SEC winning streak.

🎾 Alcaraz Breaks Records: Carlos Alcaraz won the Rotterdam Open, marking his first indoor title and becoming the youngest man to claim victories across all tennis surfaces.

⚽️ FA Cup Shock: Liverpool, currently leading the Premier League, was eliminated by Plymouth Argyle, who sit at the bottom of the second division.

Eagles Win Big! The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 40-22 in the Super Bowl, ending the Chiefs’ hopes of a three-peat. The Chiefs struggled significantly, recording just 23 total yards in the first half.

Despite beginning the season 2-2, the Eagles regained their form, winning 16 of their next 17 games, including the playoffs.

MVP Performance: Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP after amassing 292 total yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his growth since being benched in 2018.

The Eagles’ defense also shined, with no blitzes against Patrick Mahomes’ dropbacks, generating 16 pressures and six sacks, nearly setting a Super Bowl record.

• Gifted Players: Saquon Barkley broke the single-season rushing record on his birthday.
• West Wins Again: For the ninth consecutive time, the team traveling west in the Super Bowl emerged victorious.
• Hurts Makes History: Hurts joins a select group of Alabama QBs who have won the Super Bowl.

The NFC East now boasts multiple Super Bowl victories for each of its teams.

More Super Bowl Highlights:

During the halftime show, Kendrick Lamar made history as the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the event.

As celebrations erupted in Philadelphia, fans took to the streets, climbing light poles and igniting fireworks to mark the victory.

Tom Brady’s Legacy: The aftermath of the Super Bowl didn’t just affect the Eagles; it also impacted the debate about the greatest of all time. Mahomes’ struggles raised questions about his quest to catch Brady, who remains the benchmark for greatness in the NFL.

Mahomes reflected on the loss, stating, “It will stick with you for the rest of your career. You need to capitalize on these opportunities.”

Philly’s Championship Count: With their fifth title, the Eagles are tied with the Athletics for the most championships in the city, both now holding five each.

• Athletics: 5 Titles (1910-11, 1913, 1929-30)
• Eagles: 5 Titles (1948-49, 1960, 2017, 2024)
• 76ers: 2 Titles (1967, 1983)
• Phillies: 2 Titles (1980, 2008)
• Flyers: 2 Titles (1974-75)

Quick Points:

Hubie Brown signaled his retirement from NBA broadcasting, concluding a memorable journey that began in Milwaukee. Also, distance runner Grant Fisher broke the 3,000-meter indoor world record.

In Action Tonight: Luka Dončić is set to debut with the Lakers against the Jazz at 10:30 PM ET, while the Warriors clash with the Bucks at 8 PM ET.

Trivia Question: The Eagles are the seventh NFL team to win multiple Super Bowls this century. Can you name the other six? (Hint: Four from the AFC and two from the NFC.)

Answer: (Provided at the bottom.)

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