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USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Saquon Barkley says his eventual retirement will probably be 'out of nowhere'
Saquon Barkley says his eventual retirement will probably be 'out of nowhere' Show Caption Hide Caption Five NFL games we can't wait to watch in the 2025 season The NFL schedule for the 2025-2026 season has been released. Here are a few games on our must-watch list. Saquon Barkley isn't hanging up his cleats yet, but don't expect to have a warning before he does. The Philadelphia Eagles running back dazzled during his first season in the City of Brotherly Love, playing a big role in delivering the second Super Bowl victory in franchise history. During the June 4th episode of the "Green Light with Chris Long" podcast, Barkley made a different headline this time after he was asked about retirement. The former Eagles defensive end, Long, posed the question about how the star running back will one day walk away from the game. "I'll probably be one of those guys that it'll be out of nowhere," Barkley said. "I'll probably just wake up one day, whether it's next year or two years or four years, and just be like, 'Yeah, it's over.'" While it seems unlikely that retirement could come in the near future for Barkley, it could sound alarms in Philadelphia given the recent run of players calling it an early career. Most recently, it was 29-year-old Frank Ragnow that opted for retirement. The now-former Detroit Lions center was arguably the best in the sport at his position, but said he plans to prioritize is health now. In terms of passion for the game, however, Barkley doesn't envision losing that anytime soon. "I don't think I will ever lose that passion," Barkley said. "I'm just a competitor." He added that the competitive nature will always be there, but likened his eventual retirement to Barry Sanders, who shockingly stepped away from the game after just 10 seasons. The Lions Hall of Fame running back retired at age 30. "One of my favorite players of all time, probably my favorite player of all time, is Barry Sanders, so probably similar to that," Barkley said. "Maybe one day it'll be out of nowhere. I'll probably be ballin' and just be like, yeah, call it quits." Barkley has certainly achieved plenty in his career to this point. He has won a Super Bowl and was named an All-Pro, the Offensive Rookie of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year and selected to the Pro Bowl three times. In 2024, he was just 101 yards away from setting the NFL's all-time single season rushing record. Despite that lengthy list of accomplishments, Barkley is still just 28 and only has seven seasons under his belt. If Barkley is using Sanders as a reference, that means he feels he still has some unfinished business – even if he's already checked off most of the boxes.
CBS News
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Delaware company behind the trolling billboard in Kansas City thanks Eagles and Chiefs fans
When trolling for a good cause benefits both Super Bowl teams' charities, everyone wins. The Delaware-based media company that had a "trolling billboard" for Chiefs fans near Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, last week is now saying thanks. Being a class act and displaying what the "City of Brotherly Love" is known for, Aloysius Butler & Clark replaced the 816-323-GO KC billboard by saying "Hey, KC, Thanks for Answering the Call" over the weekend. There is also a billboard near the Lincoln Financial Field with a similar message. In a release on Sunday before the Super Bowl, AB&C said in a release that with the overwhelming response to the original campaign going viral, the company donated $2,500 each to the Eagles Autism Foundation and the Kansas City's Hunt Family Foundation. Drivers along I-435 in the Kansas City area on Feb. 4 witnessed the original billboard with the message, "816-323-GO KC — call for a pep rally in your pocket." Now, what happened when you called? The Eagles' "Fly, Eagles Fly" fight song graced people's ears. AB&C pledged to donate $1 per call to both foundations with a maximum of $2,500 each, as stated in the release. The trolling billboard was a success with fans calling in and showing support for their teams after going viral. "The response has been overwhelming and amazing to watch," said Steve Merino, AB&C's chief creative officer in the release. "Whether people were taking part because of their spirit of competition, out of curiosity or to support the cause, we achieved what we set out to do. Both cities win. Now we just want to say thanks."
NBC Sports
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
How to watch Philadelphia Eagles 2025 Super Bowl LIX parade: Schedule, TV/stream info, route, start time
Valentine's Day is a holiday that celebrates love, and City of Brotherly Love will be showing their love to the Eagles on Friday during their Super Bowl Championship Parade. The parade will commemorate the Eagles' second Super Bowl championship, a dominant 40-22 victory over the Chiefs in New Orleans. Here is everything you need to know about the parade, including where the parade is, what time it starts, how to watch it and how many people will attend. What is the parade route? The parade will start at Broad and Pattison avenues outside Lincoln Financial Field and travel north on Broad Street toward City Hall before continuing onto the Ben Franklin Parkway. The parade will conclude at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, home of the iconic Rocky Statue and Steps, where a formal program and speeches will take place. Video screens will be placed along the parade route, according to the city. The City of Philadelphia and the Super Bowl LIX Champion @Eagles will hold a celebration on Friday, February 14, 2025, beginning at 11 a.m. The celebration will begin at Lincoln Financial Field and make its way to the iconic steps of the @philamuseum. When does the parade start? The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. The program at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Speeches are expected to wrap up by around 3 p.m. All times are subject to change. What roads are closed for the parade? There will be various road closures and significant travel delays Friday. A full list of closures and restrictions, courtesy of the city, can be found here. How can fans get to the parade? Fans are encouraged to use public transportation to get to the parade. SEPTA service will be drastically different than usual, with various stations closed due to crowds on the street. However, SEPTA announced that riders on the Broad Street and Market-Frankford lines can ride for free Friday thanks to Gran Coramino, Philadelphia native Kevin Hart's tequila brand. Free rides to-and-from the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade 🥳 on the Market-Frankford Line [L] and the Broad Street Line [B] covered by @grancoramino! #ISEPTAPHILLY #HowWeRoll #GoBirds #FlyEaglesFly SEPTA's Regional Rail lines will run on a limited schedule. NJ Transit is adjusting its service to accommodate the parade. Parking will be restricted along the parade route, but there are garages and lots around the city that will be open. Various businesses and museums will be closed for the parade. How many people will attend the parade? The city estimates that more than one million people will attend the championship celebration. All Philadelphia municipal government offices and courts will be closed Friday, and The School District of Philadelphia canceled classes to give children and staff the opportunity to attend the parade. All schools and administrative offices will be CLOSED on Friday, February 14, 2025, for the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl Celebration. Learn more: #PHLed #GoBirds Which players will be attending the parade? The entire team, including stars Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, Lane Johnson and Cooper DeJean, are expected to attend the parade. Many players on the Eagles will give victory speeches. Will Jason Kelce be at the parade? Jason Kelce stole the show at Philadelphia's parade in 2018, giving a legendary speech and wearing a classic suit typically worn during the Mummers Parade on New Year's Day. Even though the center retired after last season, Kelce confirmed Wednesday on X that he will be making a return at this year's parade. I'll be there to support the guys for sure. Probably be hanging with all of my former teammates cheering them on Will Kellen Moore be at the parade? Kellen Moore served as the offensive coordinator of the Eagles during their Super Bowl LIX run, but he was hired as the head coach of the Saints this week. Moore will return to Philadelphia to participate in the parade, before shifting his focus to interviewing defensive coordinator candidates for his new staff, according to the Saints. Which celebrities will be attending the parade? There is not a confirmed list of celebrities planning to attend the parade, but Hart, Rob McElhenney, Anne Hathaway, Bradley Cooper, Quinta Brunson and other celebrities cheered on the Eagles at the Super Bowl in Louisiana. McElhenney attended the Eagles' previous championship parade in 2018. It doesn't start for two hours. @eagles #FlyEaglesFly What weather is expected for the parade? Friday will be a cold one in Philadelphia. Temperatures will top out in the mid-30s, which is slightly warmer than the parade seven years ago. Skies will be sunny and there will be no precipitation, but wind gusts of up to 30 mph will make it feel about 10 degrees cooler outside. Those attending the parade are encouraged to dress warmly and in layers. How do you watch the parade? The parade will be shown live in its entirety on NBC10. Parade coverage begins at 10 a.m. and the parade begins an hour after at 11 a.m. Live coverage is scheduled to conclude at 4 p.m. Click here or click the link below to watch the parade on your current browser. NBC 10 Philadelphia News, NBC 10's streaming channel, is also available on Roku TV, Peacock, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play, Local Now, Pluto, Google TV, TCL, Xfinity, and Amazon Prime Video. Click here for instructions on how to download NBC 10 Philadelphia News onto your device. You can also stream NBC10 on the NBC 10 Philadelphia app or by tapping the 'Watch News 24/7' button on How can you stay updated on the parade? People attending the parade can sign up for alerts from the city about public transportation, weather and public safety by texting READYEAGLES to 888777. City offices will be closed on Friday, February 14 for the @Eagles Super Bowl LIX Championship celebration. Stay informed with the ReadyPhiladelphia info and alert system by texting READYEAGLES to 888-777 Friday trash and recycling collections will be on Saturday, February 15.
New York Times
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
10 Songs That Celebrate the Sound of Philadelphia
Image Patti LaBelle Credit... Michael Reynolds/EPA, via Shutterstock Over the weekend, I made a solemn vow to the football gods: If the Eagles won the Super Bowl, then the next Amplifier playlist would be made up entirely of songs by artists from Philadelphia. The football gods upheld their end of this bargain — in case you haven't heard, the Eagles absolutely trounced the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22 — so today I will uphold mine with 10 tracks from the City of Brotherly Love (and the brotherly shove). Across all sorts of genres, Philadelphia has a rich musical history and a vibrant musical present. The sound of Philadelphia soul defined the early 1970s (even David Bowie wanted a piece of the action), and its heirs adapted its influence into a neo-soul boom that took off in the late 1990s. Philly has long had a thriving underground music scene, too, as evidenced by its tight-knit indie-rock community and its reputation for eclectic, innovative hip-hop. This playlist is certainly not meant to be definitive. Since I limited myself to just 10 tracks, I tried to avoid the obvious, which is to say you will hear neither 'Motownphilly' nor the 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' theme song. Today's playlist does, however, feature some familiar local luminaries (Patti LaBelle, the Roots) alongside some younger artists (Jazmine Sullivan, Tierra Whack, Alex G) who are updating the sounds of the city for a new generation. I restrained myself from including the Eagles Victory Song, though, so I suppose you will be able to enjoy this playlist even if you are not a fan of the new N.F.L. champs. It definitely hits different if you're wearing your Kelly green, though. So fix yourself a cheese steak (wit or witout), pour yourself a tall glass of wooder and press play. My style fortified by all of Philadel-phi, Lindsay Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. Already a subscriber? Log in. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Reuters
10-02-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Eagles' Super Bowl parade scheduled for Friday
February 10 - The City of Brotherly Love will celebrate their Super Bowl championship, appropriately, on Valentine's Day. City officials announced Monday that Philadelphia will hold a parade for the Eagles this Friday in honor of their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. "The City can confirm the Eagles' celebration will be on Friday, February 14," the city government's official X account posted. "Together, with the @Eagles, we will reveal more details soon." Those details, including the time and parade route, were not yet public. Philadelphia had some experience staging a Super Bowl parade eight years ago when the Eagles won their first championship in franchise history by beating the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII. It was a much more lopsided affair on Sunday when the Eagles beat the Chiefs 40-22 in a rematch of Super Bowl LVII. Eagles president Don Smolenski said during a radio interview on 94WIP that an incoming winter storm will affect the Philadelphia region Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday, and that played a role in selecting Friday. The celebrations overnight in Philadelphia led to a number of apprehensions and arrests, with police there saying five people were apprehended for assaulting officers and another is being investigated. Four other arrests were made: two for aggravated assault, one for reckless endangerment and one for disorderly conduct. --Field Level Media
