A late-game scuffle against the Eagles showed more fire than the Washington Commanders have displayed for much of their 4–11 season, but it did nothing to change a 29–18 loss that clinched Philadelphia’s second straight NFC East title. Despite a competitive first half and brief sparks of intensity, Washington’s familiar issues—defensive breakdowns, injuries and inconsistency—resurfaced as the Eagles pulled away in the second half.
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Homecoming and the spirit of unity: What HBCUs teach America
Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston is president of Norfolk State University, chairwoman of the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and a member of the Board of Governors for the NCAA; and Dr. Tony Allen is president of Delaware State University, vice chairman of MEAC, and the chairman emeritus of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. In their joint commentary, the pair celebrates the spirit and legacy of HBCU homecomings as more than festive gatherings—they are affirmations of cultural pride, resilience and unity.
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Samuel scores in Washington debut, and the Commanders stifle the Giants in a 21-6 win
By Noah Trister When Washington lost in the NFC title game in January, the Commanders were so overmatched against Philadelphia’s tush push that officials threatened to award an automatic touchdown if they didn’t stop jumping offside. In this season’s opener, it was a different story near the goal line. The Commanders held New York to […]
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Commanders open 2025 season with confidence, chemistry and championship dreams
By Edward G. Robinson III A new NFL season has arrived and expectations are sky high for the Washington Commanders. That’s not a joke. Last season, Commanders fans experienced a level of success that had eluded the franchise for more than 20 years. Inspired by the coolheaded performances of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and veteran […]
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Jets and QB Justin Fields agree to a 2-year, $40 million deal, AP source says
By Dennis Waszak Jr. AP Pro Football Writer Justin Fields was passed over by the New York Jets four years ago in the NFL draft. Now he’s expected to be their No. 1 quarterback. Fields and the Jets agreed on March 10 to a two-year contract worth $40 million, a person with knowledge of the deal […]
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Super Bowl delivers moving tributes, memorable action
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in the first Super Bowl to be held in New Orleans in a dozen years, with notable performances by Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley, Kendrick Lamar, and the Eagles’ defensive dominance.
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Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in 40-22 rout
The Philadelphia Eagles secured their second Super Bowl championship, with Jalen Hurts throwing for two touchdowns and running for a score, while the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense was shut out in a dominant 40-22 victory.
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Super Bowl 2025: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Chiefs vs. Eagles livestream
The Kansas City Chiefs are favored by 1 1/2 points over the Philadelphia Eagles, and Kendrick Lamar will be the headliner for the halftime show.
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Buffalo Bills beat Baltimore Ravens 27-25 in playoffs, advance to AFC championship
The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs will face off in the AFC championship game, while the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders will meet in the NFC championship game.
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Analysis: Falling short in the playoffs won’t cut it for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
By Rob Maddi The Associated Press Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens played their best football in the biggest games of the regular season. Now, they’ve got to do it in the playoffs. Jackson has been one of the NFL’s top players for several years, but the Ravens are just 1-3 in the playoffs with […]