The Empire State Building lit up in green and white to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles' victory in the NFC Championship game, sparking a debate among New Yorkers due to the long-standing rivalry between the Eagles and Giants. Despite backlash from some New Yorkers, the decision has been met with support from others who praised the building for recognizing the Eagles' accomplishment. The two teams will face off in Super Bowl LVII on February 7th.
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An avalanche on Mount Hakuba Norikura in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, on Sunday afternoon resulted in the death of two skiers, one of whom was an American pro freeskier. The other three skiers were unharmed, and the cause of the avalanche is still under investigation. The Nagano Prefectural police have expressed their condolences and reminded skiers to take extra caution when skiing in the backcountry.
The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to Super Bowl LVII after a thrilling 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship game. The game-winning kick was set up by a 15-yard penalty on the Bengals' Joseph Ossai for shoving Patrick Mahomes after he was out of bounds. Mahomes, who suffered a high ankle sprain last week, was able to lead the team to a victory and will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, the first matchup of Black starting quarterbacks in the Super Bowl.
The Philadelphia Eagles have advanced to Super Bowl LVII after a dominant 31-7 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts led the way with one of the team's four rushing touchdowns, while the 49ers were left without two of their quarterbacks due to injuries. The Eagles will now face the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, in what is sure to be an exciting matchup, while the 49ers will have to regroup and prepare for next season.
Stetson Bennett, former University of Georgia quarterback, was arrested in Dallas, Texas on Sunday morning for alleged public intoxication. The Dallas Police Department responded to reports of a man banging on doors and determined Bennett was intoxicated. He was taken into custody and released shortly before 11 a.m. The incident is still under investigation.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia has won his 10th Australian Open championship and record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title, overcoming a number of tough opponents and the deportation from the country last year due to his Covid-19 vaccination status. His emotional reaction to the win was clear, as he was seen jumping and pumping his fists with his team before collapsing onto his back and crying, and later burying his face in a towel and sobbing some more. Djokovic’s victory is a testament to his skill and determination.
Novak Djokovic has won his record-extending 10th Australian Open championship and record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title overall, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. This victory returns Djokovic to the top of the ATP rankings, a spot he has held for a record 373 weeks, and is a testament to his resilience and determination to overcome the obstacles of the past year. Djokovic was able to find success in a variety of ways, including his serve, which he used to great effect throughout the match.
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin has spoken publicly for the first time since suffering a rare phenomenon, "commotio cordis," in which his heart stopped beating during a Monday Night Football game. He thanked fans for their outpouring of support and expressed his appreciation for the love and support he has received. Hamlin is expected to make a full recovery and return to the field in the near future.