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Jon Jones def. ‘Shogun’ Rua at UFC 128: Best photos

Check out these photos from Jon Jones’ TKO win over “Shogun” Rua to become the youngest champion in UFC history.

Check out these photos highlighting [autotag]Jon Jones[/autotag]’ TKO win over Mauricio Rua on March 19, 2011 at UFC 128 from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. With the victory, Jones became the youngest champion in UFC history at 23 years, 8 months. (Photos by USA TODAY Sports, Associated Press)

Eagles hint at Super Bowl 59 parade being on Valentines Day after 40-22 win over Chiefs

Philadelphia Eagles hint at Super Bowl 59 parade being on a Friday Valentines Day after 40-22 win over Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX

There’s been no official announcement, but thanks to impending weather, the Eagles Super Bowl LIV parade will be held on Friday, February 14, Valentines day.

Philadelphia’s social media team hinted at such, saying, we’ll see you on Friday in a video hyping the Super Bowl win and the trip down broad street.

In what can only be described as a beatdown, the Eagles exacted revenge on the Chiefs, winning Super Bowl LIX in dominant fashion, 40-22.

Vic Fangio’s No. 1 ranked defense held Kansas City to 275 yards of total offense and 3-11 on third downs, with Patrick Mahomes getting sacked six times on the night. Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts was 17 of 22 passing for 221 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and a 119.7 passer rating.

Kansas City scored 16 fourth-quarter points, but it was too late as the Eagles jumped out to a 34-6 lead in the third quarter and bullied the Chiefs throughout the contest. In what can only be described as a team win, the Eagles won despite Saquon Barkley getting held to 57 yards on 25 carries.

Jalen Hurts led the Eagles with a Super Bowl record of 11 carries for 72 yards and one rushing touchdown.

With Barkley shut down, DeVonta Smith had four catches for 69 yards (17.3 avg) and one touchdown.  A.J. Brown had three catches for 43 yards and a touchdown.

WATCH: Former Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins scores TD in Super Bowl LIX

One of the greatest Houston Texans receivers found his way into the end zone in Super Bowl LIX.

When drafted out of Clemson in 2013, DeAndre Hopkins planned on making the Super Bowl one day.

He just envisioned that journey coming with the Houston Texans and not the Kansas City Chiefs.

Now, he’ll have to hope he can return to the big game in 2025 to win the Lombardi Trophy.

Hopkins, considered by some as one of the greatest Texans players in franchise history, found his way into the end zone on a 7-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes with two minutes remaining in Super Bowl LIX.

The Philadelphia Eagles would cap off their dominant postseason runs shortly after in a 40-22 win down in New Orleans. Hopkins also caught a two-point conversion following Mahomes’ 50-yard touchdown pass to rookie Xavier Worthy.

Though Hopkins’ score came far too late to alter the final score in a meaningful way, it helped the final score of Kansas City’s matchup against the Eagles.

One of the best to ever play at NRG Stadium, Hopkins spent seven seasons with the Texans before being traded ahead of the 2020 season.

After spending two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, Hopkins joined the Tennessee Titans in 2023 and later was traded to Kansas City at the deadline this past October.

It is unclear whether the Chiefs will elect to bring Hopkins back next season, but even if the veteran wideout’s time in Kansas City ends after Super Bowl LIX, he can always say he scored in the game most are never promised to play in.

WATCH: Jalen Hurts delivers an absolute DIME to DeVonta Smith for 46-yard TD pass vs. Chiefs

Jalen Hurts delivered a dart to DeVonta Smith for 46-yard TD pass vs. Chiefs

The Eagles are dominating the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, and Jalen Hurts may have put the game away with this 46-yard touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith.

Hurts delivered an absolute dime to Smith to put Philadelphia up 34-0 late in the third quarter.

Hurts is 15 of 20 passing for 201 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and a 119.0 passer rating. DeVonta Smith has four catches for 69 yards (17.3 avg) and one touchdown.

Cooper DeJean becomes 1st player in NFL history to score TD in Super Bowl on birthday

Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean made NFL history when he returned a Patrick Mahomes interception 38 yards for a touchdown on his 22nd birthday to put Eagles up 17-0

The Eagles are up 17-0 on the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, and it’s been an emotional game for Saquon Barkley and Cooper DeJean. The veteran running back and rookie cornerback are looking to win their first Super Bowl championship, and even more incredible, Barkley and DeJean share a February 9 birthday.

The 22-year-old DeJean was born on this day in 2003, while the 28-year-old Barkley was born in 1997.

DeJean capped his birthday off with a 38-yard interception return off Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for a touchdown.  That score made NFL history.

DeJean has yet to allow a touchdown in coverage this season, and he finished his rookie season as a candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Cooper DeJean returns pick six off Patrick Mahomes 38 yards for TD on his 22nd birthday

Eagles star cornerback Cooper DeJean returned a Patrick Mahomes interception 38 yards for a touchdown on his 22nd birthday to put Eagles up 17-0

The Eagles are up 17-0 on the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, and it’s been an emotional game for Saquon Barkley and Cooper DeJean. The veteran running back and rookie cornerback are looking to win their first Super Bowl championship, and even more incredible, Barkley and DeJean share a February 9 birthday.

The 22-year-old DeJean was born on this day in 2003, while the 28-year-old Barkley was born in 1997.

DeJean capped his birthday off with a 38 yard interception return off Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for a touchdown.

Jalen Hurts will be fined for wearing cleats that aren’t official team color and Nike loves it

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is wearing a pair of Air Jordan 1 Retro High ’85 OG ‘Bred Banned’ cleats in Super Bowl 59 and Nike welcomes the fine

Jalen Hurts is one of Jordan Brand’s new faces, and nothing puts you squarely in the spotlight like a Super Bowl appearance. Nike is all about big business, and with hundreds of millions set to watch this game, the Swoosh and Jordan Brand are banking on the Eagles quarterback drawing negative attention that turns into a lucrative positive.

Playing off the NBA’s response to Michael Jordan almost 40 years ago and Hurts mismatch cleats scenario earlier this season, the Eagles star quarterback wore a pair of Air Jordan Retro High ’85 ‘Bred Banned’ cleats for Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome.

Hurts is expected to be fined again for his attire, and Nike and Jordan Brand support this.

Earlier in the season, Hurts turned heads when he was forced to wear one white Jordan and another Green Jordan cleat after having his foot stepped on and not wanting to miss a play.

40 Years Apart: Jalen Hurts receives a “banned” letter from the NFL after wearing Air Jordans and violating the league’s uniform policy. He will be fined $5,628.

“We’re paying the fine,” Jordan Brand tells me. “You can’t ban greatness.”

Forty years ago, Nike paid Michael Jordan’s fine for not wearing a specific white or black colorway that the NBA enforced at the time.

Jalen Hurts is wearing Air Jordan 1 Retro High ’85 ‘Banned’ cleats in Super Bowl 59

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is wearing a pair of Air Jordan 1 Retro High ’85 OG ‘Bred Banned’ cleats in Super Bowl 59 vs. the Chiefs

Jalen Hurts is one of the new faces of Jordan Brand, and nothing puts you squarely in the spotlight like a Super Bowl appearance. Playing off the NBA’s response to Michael Jordan almost 40 years ago and Hurts mismatch cleats scenario earlier this season, the Eagles star quarterback wore a pair of Air Jordan Retro High ’85 ‘Bred Banned’ cleats for Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome.

Earlier in the season, Hurts turned heads when he was forced to wear one white Jordan and another Green Jordan cleat after having his foot stepped on and not wanting to miss a play.

40 Years Apart: Jalen Hurts receives a “banned” letter from the NFL after wearing Air Jordans and violating the league’s uniform policy. He will be fined $5,628.

“We’re paying the fine,” Jordan Brand tells me. “You can’t ban greatness.”

Forty years ago, Nike paid Michael Jordan’s fine for not wearing a specific white or black colorway that the NBA enforced at the time.

Inactives for Eagles vs. Chiefs, Super Bowl LIX

Here are the players who will be inactive during the Philadelphia #Eagles vs. Kansas City #Chiefs, Super Bowl LIX | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles have released their lists of inactive players ahead of their Super Bowl LIX matchup.

Here are the inactive players for the Chiefs:

  • OT CJ Hanson
  • OT Ethan Driskell
  • DE Malik Herring
  • DE Joshua Uche
  • CB Keith Taylor
  • OL Wanya Morris
  • CB Steven Nelson

Here is the inactive list for the Eagles:

  • DE Bryce Huff
  • QB Tanner McKee
  • CB Eli Ricks
  • S Lewis Cine
  • OL Darian Kinnard
  • OL Trevor Keegan
  • WR Ainias Smith

Super Bowl LIX Storylines: Patrick Mahomes wore a green suit to Caesars Superdome

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes wore a green suit to Caesars Superdome for Super Bowl LIX matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles

Patrick Mahomes either picked out his Super Bowl LIX suit months ago or is trolling the Eagles after boarding the bus to the Caesars Superdome in what appears to be a Midnight Green suit.

The Chiefs hold an overall record of 6-5 against Philadelphia, as the Eagles won the last matchup in Kansas City, 21-17, on Nov. 20, 2023.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is 2-1 in his career as a starter against Philadelphia through the regular and postseason.