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Saquon Barkley had just finished up his rookie season with the New York Giants and wasn’t at all focused on the Philadelphia Eagles’ first-ever Super Bowl victory parade in the City of Brotherly Love in February 2019.

Seven years later, Barkley was a catalyst in the Eagles beating the Kansas City Chiefs to win Sunday’s Super Bowl in his first year with the franchise. And he’ll be one of the players every fan in the streets of Philadelphia wants to see during Friday’s parade.

The parade, which kicks off at 11 a.m. ET at the Sports Complex and ends with a ceremony on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is expected to be even bigger than the parade in February 2019, when Jason Kelce entertained a crowd in a Mummers costume.

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Eagles fans cheering for Saquon Barkley and Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves in Trevose, Pa., Feb. 13, 2025. (Raising Cane’s)

Barkley got a small taste of what to expect Friday when he made an appearance Thursday at Raising Cane’s in Trevose, Pennsylvania, alongside the chicken chain’s founder, Todd Graves. Eagles fans were lined up as early as 5 a.m. to see and thank Barkley for bringing the Lombardi Trophy back to the city.

Speaking with reporters, Barkley acknowledged he wasn’t sure what to expect as he travels around Philadelphia, but he knows it’ll be a party to remember.

“Philly fans have been amazing all year round,” said Barkley, AP Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 2,000 yards in 2024. “Just the love and support they have for this team. This city truly buys into this team, and you could see it out there how many people showed up.

“I’m expecting it to be a blast — a party — and I’m excited to be here with Raising Cane’s with Todd, who’s a really good friend of mine.

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“It’s been a crazy week so far for me, but just taking it all in and enjoying it.”

Barkley said he won’t be the player making a Kelce-esque speech on the museum steps, but he knows which players he would choose to do so because of how much they mean to the city.

“It won’t be me, I can guarantee that,” he said, laughing. “That’s not my thing. If I had to pick one, I’d say Lane Johnson or [Brandon Graham]. I think they’re the two longest-tenured Eagles right now, so I think it would be perfect for one of them to do that, especially if it is BG’s last game and last year with us. For him to go out with a bang would be pretty cool.”

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley carries during the second half of the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

While Barkley will enjoy celebrating victory with his family, friends and teammates, the City of Philadelphia will be making sure to keep the party a safe one, especially after the shooting during the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade last year. One person was killed, and 22 others were wounded, including 11 children.

Eagles fans have mobbed the streets of Philadelphia many times in the past, including twice this year after the Eagles won the NFC championship and Super Bowl.

“You will see a large police presence continue throughout the day and into the evening,” Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said of the parade.

Saquon Barkley smiles at Raising Cane’s in Trevose, Pa., after winning the Super Bowl. (Raising Cane’s)

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Barkley is ready to celebrate with the fans.

“[The fans] have been amazing to me, my family, especially my little daughter,” Barkley said. “From the first time I had my opening interview and my daughter was with me, they fell in love with her. It’s been a blast. For the season to go the way it went and finish it off the way we ended as Super Bowl champs, you can’t make it up.”

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February 14, 2025
Former SJSU volleyball coach Melissa Batie-Smoose’s home was vandalized with a pellet gun, police say

EXCLUSIVE: The home of former San Jose State University assistant volleyball coach Melissa Batie-Smoose was shot at on Monday night in Scotts Valley, California, Batie-Smoose and local police have told Fox News Digital.

Scotts Valley Police Department Captain Scott Garner told Fox News Digital that officers have determined that the weapon used was a pellet gun, and it is being investigated as an act of vandalism. The pellet has been recovered by police. Nobody was harmed and no suspect or motive has been determined. The investigation is ongoing.

“We’re following up with some neighbors just to see what we can find out,” Garner said. “At this point, there’s no surveillance, there’s no leads, there’s no nothing. We’re just going to do our due diligence to go and interview the neighbors.”

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Batie-Smoose’s contract with San Jose State expired on Jan. 31 after she was suspended from the program in November. Batie-Smoose previously filed a Title IX complaint against the program over a situation involving transgender volleyball player Blaire Fleming. Batie-Smoose is also involved in a lawsuit against SJSU and the Mountain West conference over the situation involving Fleming.

No link between Monday night’s incident and Batie-Smoose’s Title IX complaint, departure from the program and ongoing lawsuit has been determined by police.

However, Batie-Smoose believes she was “targeted” for it.

“I do,” Batie-Smoose told Fox News Digital when asked if she believes incident was linked to the situation involving SJSU and Fleming. “It can’t be a coincidence I have never had this happen and in our neighborhood I talked to neighbors that have lived there over 10 years and not even a robber in the area let alone someone shooting at someone in their house.”

Hole in the window of former San Jose State assistant volleyball coach Melissa Batie-Smoose after an incident where her home was shot at by, what police have determined, was a pellet gun. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Batie-Smoose)

Batie Smoose said the incident occurred when she was in a virtual meeting with members of the Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS).

She was speaking with the lead attorney Bill Bock and Mountain West Conference volleyball players involved in the lawsuit. As they were discussing the legal battle and the NCAA’s new policy regarding gender eligibility, she heard glass break in her home.

“I hear this big sound and it sounds like breaking glass and at first I was just like ‘what just happened? Where did that sound come from?’ And then, once it registered, I look over to the window and I see the bullet hole.”

Batie-Smoose said she crawled on the floor behind her couch and called her husband, telling him to call the police. The pellet was shot at the window facing her backyard.

“Police said the shot had to come from the street behind me,” Batie-Smoose said, adding that most of her neighbors were not home when the incident occurred.

When Batie-Smoose was informed that police determined the incident was an act of vandalism due to the fact the weapon used was, she called the decision “crazy.”

“So because it might potentially not be a gun that it’s just considered vandalism even though it can harm you?” Batie-Smoose said. “That’s kind of crazy to me. Regardless, if an object at that force comes to your head, you’re going to be harmed. It’s crazy to me.

“I don’t know how this gets downgraded to vandalism.”

Batie-Smoose said she previously received hostile emails about her stance on Fleming and trans inclusion in women’s sports. She also claimed to have had in-person altercations with individuals in Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley who disagreed with her stance.

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“People recognize me in the community and I’m in an area that’s speaking out and speaking to fight for women’s sports, I’m in an area with some crazies and I definitely believe it was a target on me for speaking out,” she said.

Batie-Smoose added that all of the coaches and players involved with San Jose State’s volleyball program know her address. Batie-Smoose joined the program in 2023, but isn’t ruling out individuals outside of the program finding out her address via other means.

“I feel this day and age people could come find your address pretty easily,” Batie-Smoose said. “Have I put it out there? No. But I’m sure if you looked hard enough you could find my address.”

Batie-Smoose has since left her home and is staying elsewhere while the investigation continues.

Batie-Smoose has appeared on Fox News programs multiple times advocating for the protection of women’s sports amid the ongoing scandal with San Jose State.

Batie-Smoose was suspended from the program on Nov. 2 after she filed the Title IX complaint. The complaint included allegations that Fleming had conspired with an opponent to have former SJSU co-captain Brooke Slusser hit in the face during a match in October.

Regular police protection was assigned to the team and continued throughout the season amid security concerns, including an incident in which Slusser was informed of a physical threat to her safety on Oct. 2, Fox News Digital previously reported.

Both Slusser’s lawsuit and Batie-Smoose’s Title IX complaint allege that Fleming conspired with Colorado State volleyball player Malaya Jones ahead of the match between the two programs on Oct. 3. The complaint alleged Fleming provided a scouting report to Jones to ensure a Colorado State competitive advantage, and allegedly established a plan to set up Jones with a clear lane to spike Slusser in the face during the contest.

The letter stated that the conference’s investigation included interviews with coaches and student-athletes at both San Jose State and Colorado State. However, the letter did not specifically state which individuals had been interviewed. The conference declined to provide any details on the individuals who had been interviewed when asked by Fox News Digital.

Slusser’s attorney, Bill Bock, later provided a statement to Fox News Digital insisting that the investigation had been “infected with bias.”

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“Because the MWC’s investigation was inadequate, and anything but thorough, and because the MWC’s close-out letter is riddled with errors, the undersigned is issuing this rebuttal and demands that the MWC immediately and publicly release: (1) the investigative report prepared by its investigator(s), and (2) all documents connected to the MWC’s claimed ‘thorough investigation’ and upon which the MWC’s decision not to proceed further was based,” read the statement from Bock.

San Jose State is also now under investigation by President Donald Trump’s Department of Education to determine whether Title IX violations occurred during Fleming’s tenure on the volleyball team.

San José State University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson has told Fox News Digital the university is prepared to cooperate in the investigation.

Fox News Digital has reached out to San Jose State to inquire for a statement regarding the incident involving Batie-Smoose’s home.

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Jackson Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. He previously worked for ESPN and Business Insider. Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.

February 14, 2025
Kadarius Toney’s girlfriend was 7 months pregnant when he allegedly choked her, 911 call shows

The 911 call that led to the arrest of two-time Super Bowl champion Kadarius Toney shows his girlfriend claiming she was strangled while seven months pregnant.

TMZ obtained the audio in which the unidentified woman said she and the former Kansas City Chiefs receiver got into an “altercation,” which allegedly led to Toney getting physical with her.

The Jan. 14 incident occurred in Douglasville, Georgia.

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Kadarius Toney of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates as he runs onto the field during player introductions before a game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Dec. 10, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)

“He put his hands on me while holding my daughter, and I’m seven months pregnant,” the woman says in the audio.

The woman also said she placed the call from a neighbor’s house after having to “run” from her own home.

The woman also mentioned that she and Toney, a first-round pick by the New York Giants in 2021, lived together.

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According to TMZ Sports, Toney is accused of putting his hand around the woman’s throat and squeezing “with enough force to cause her to be unable to breathe.”

He is also accused of taking the woman’s phone during the altercation so she couldn’t call for help. She is also said to have had marks on her neck and hemorrhaging in her eyes.

Jail records say Toney was charged with one count of aggravated assault-strangulation and another charge of obstructing/harassing 911 calls.

Kadarius Toney of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after a 5-yard touchdown reception against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl at State Farm Stadium Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Fox News Digital reached out to a representative of Toney for comment but has not heard back.

Toney was the 20th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Florida after the Giants traded down from No. 11.

Despite showing small flashes of his shifty ability on the field in New York, he was traded to the Chiefs midway through his second NFL season, and it worked out in favor of his new squad.

Toney’s finest moment came during hte 2023 Super Bowl, when he had a record-breaking punt return and a fourth quarter touchdown to help the Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles.

But Toney was left off last year’s Super Bowl roster, though he received a ring for his efforts during the regular season with the team. He did not play in the team’s final seven games, including the playoffs.

Kadarius Toney of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball for a touchdown on a play called back due to a penalty during the second half of a game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Dec. 10, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

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Toney played just three games during the 2024 season with the Cleveland Browns, never making a catch.

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 14, 2025
Johnny Manziel, Jose Canseco’s daughter break up after less than 1 year of dating: report

After less than a year of dating, Johnny Manziel and Josie Canseco appear to be going their separate ways.

The Heisman Trophy winner and Canseco, the daughter of former MLB All-Star Jose Canseco, were linked last year and made their relationship official in April.

However, TMZ Sports reports the two have broken up.

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Josie Canseco and Johnny Manziel (Getty Images)

Both have scrubbed mentions of each other from their Instagram accounts and no longer follow each other.

The two took a vacation less than a month ago in Aspen, where Canseco shared yet another PDA post.

Canseco used to date rapper and former college baseball player mike., formerly known as Mike Stud, who was teammates with Marcus Stroman at Duke. Manziel and mike. used to be good friends, but it’s unknown what their relationship is like now.

Canseco, a former Victoria’s Secret model, was once romantically linked to Logan Paul.

Johnny Manziel and Josie Canseco shared a steamy kiss on Instagram. (Instagram)

The news of their breakup circulated on the same day they were both scheduled to appear at Travis Scott’s celebrity softball game in Houston.

Manziel was the 22nd pick of the Cleveland Browns in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M, where he gained his “Johnny Football” nickname, becoming a household name as one of the most famous college athletes and sports stars.

Canseco’s father hit 462 home runs in his 17-year career, mostly with the Oakland Athletics. He also played for the Rangers, Red Sox, Devil Rays, Blue Jays, White Sox and Yankees.

Former Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel watches from the sideline during the first half of the game between the Aggies and the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Kyle Field. (Troy Taormina/USA Today Sports)

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He was named MLB’s MVP of the 1988 season, leading the majors with 42 homers and 124 RBIs. He was a member of the A’s team that won the World Series the next year against the San Francisco Giants.

February 14, 2025
Nike unveils Caitlin Clark billboard in city where Angel Reese’s team is based, inciting mockery from fans

The Caitlin Clark marketing machine has expanded into enemy territory.

Nike unveiled its latest Clark billboard in Chicago this week at 157 W. Chicago Ave. The billboard is 3½ miles away from Wintrust Arena, home to the Chicago Sky and Clark’s rival, Angel Reese.

The placement of the billboard, taking up real estate in Reese’s city, sparked reaction from fans on social media due to the contentious history between the players.

Many of Clark’s fans have used the new billboard as an opportunity to mock Reese.

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Clark and Reese have been linked to one another since they first met in the 2023 NCAA women’s basketball championship. Reese mocked Clark at the end of that game when her LSU Tigers defeated Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes for the title, pointing to her finger in a taunting fashion to remind her who was getting a ring.

This sparked outrage from Clark’s fan base, including Bartstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, who called Reese “a piece of s—” in a widely circulated X post after Reese’s gesture in the championship game.

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Caitlin Clark (22) of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese (5) of the Chicago Sky during a game June 1, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

They carried their rivalry into the pros this year. Their four matchups included a series of controversial flagrant fouls against Clark by Reese and other Sky players. Reese smacked Clark in the head with her arm while trying to block a shot in their first WNBA meeting June 1.

One of Reese’s teammates, Diamond DeShields, posted screenshots of hateful comments she got after knocking Clark to the floor in their last meeting of the season Aug. 30.

Clark and Reese have never acknowledged there is a feud between them. They’ve only made respectful comments about one another to the media. But the fans are a different story. The two groups have been notorious for attacking one another and the two players on social media since the 2023 NCAA championship game.

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Reese has said Clark’s fans have sent her death threats and made explicit AI images of her and sent them to her family.

“I think it’s really just the fans, her fans, the Iowa fans, now the Indiana fans, that are really just, they ride for her, and I respect that, respectfully. But sometimes it’s very disrespectful. I think there’s a lot of racism when it comes to it,” Reese said in the first episode of her podcast Sept. 5.

Now, Clark has notched an off-the-court win in the rivalry with her new billboard.

LSU’s Angel Reese reacts in front of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark during the second half of the NCAA national championship game April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

In April 2024, Caitlin Clark signed an eight-year, $28 million endorsement deal with Nike. The deal includes a signature shoe and is the most lucrative shoe deal in women’s basketball history.

The new billboard is a continuation of Nike’s advertising campaign it launched with its first Super Bowl ad in 27 years Sunday.

The one-minute “So Win” spot is an all-female commercial that celebrates nine high-profile women athletes, including Clark, Jordan Chiles, Sha’Carri Richardson, JuJu Watkins and A’ja Wilson.

However, the campaign has also drawn criticism. Critics were quick to call out Nike for its company stance supporting transgender athletes competing in women’s sports.

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Jackson Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. He previously worked for ESPN and Business Insider. Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.

February 14, 2025
Genesis Invitational golf tournament pays tribute to Tiger Woods’ late mother, Kultida Woods

As Tiger Woods continues to mourn the loss of his mother, Kultida Woods, Genesis Invitational organizers have revealed plans to honor her.

The par-4 seventh hole will feature a white flag free of logos and wording in a nod to Wood’s late mother and her faith.

According to a social media post from the PGA Tour, Kultida Woods practiced Buddhism. The color white and the No. 7 are held in high regard by Buddhists.

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Tiger Woods hugs his mother, Kultida Woods, during a news conference Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

White is believed to represent enlightenment, knowledge and purity. Kultida, whose name is often shortened to Tida, was born in Thailand. Her native country’s flag features a pair of white stripes, which are also believed to symbolize the Buddhist faith.

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In a social media post earlier this month, Woods described his late mother as “a force of nature all her own.”

Golfer Tiger Woods hugs his mother, Kultida Woods, during a press conference at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Feb. 19, 2010. ( Lori Moffett/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

“It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,” he said. “My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. She was quick with the needle and a laugh.”

The 2025 Genesis Invitational got underway Thursday at San Deigo’s Torrey Pines Golf Course. Woods recently announced he would not compete in the tournament as he continues to process his mother’s death.

Tiger Woods and mother Kultida Woods react as they pose for photos prior to his induction to the 2022 World Golf Hall of Fame March 9, 2022, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

The par-4 seventh hole on the course also represents a significant moment in Woods’ storied career. In 2008, he won the U.S. Open championship on the seventh green. Woods defeated Rocco Mediate by breaking a tie on the seventh hole after the 18-hole competition.

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Kultida met Tiger’s father, Earl, while he was in the military in Thailand. Kultida and Earl moved to Brooklyn, New York, after they tied the knot. The couple later relocated to Cypress, California, where Tiger was born. Earl Woods died in California in 2006.

According to ESPN, Tiger, whose real name is Eldrick, was named after his mother and father. The name Eldrick begins with an E in honor of Earl and ends with a K in honor of Kultida.

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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 14, 2025
Saquon Barkley proclaims next goal after dream Eagles season: ‘Why not win another Super Bowl?’

“It’s a great story, right?” said Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley when asked to sum up the last 10 months leading up to Super Bowl LIX, where he and his squad came out victorious.

Barkley sat inside a Raising Cane’s in Trevose, Pennsylvania, speaking to the media, reflecting on what just happened on Sunday: the Eagles beating the Kansas City Chiefs to stop NFL history and hoist the franchise’s second Lombardi Trophy as champions of the 2024 season.

Barkley was the AP Offensive Player of the Year, entering the 2,000-yard rushing club to lead the NFL in that category while being a catalyst for a stacked Eagles bunch that got redemption from their Super Bowl LVII loss.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley talks to the media with his daughter, Jada, after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

If you asked Barkley if he was going to hoist the trophy in Philadelphia even just last year, he’d probably say no. But after the New York Giants allowed him to walk into free agency, the Eagles came calling and they struck a deal.

The rest is quite literally history.

“You kinda can’t make it up,” Barkley, who was joined by Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves and hundreds of Eagles fans to celebrate the Super Bowl LIX win, told reporters. “But for me, I look at it more of the people that were with me during it. My family, my friends, the love and support they’ve had for me. Then, not losing faith.

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“If you would’ve told me when I was 19 or 20 years old that it would take me seven years to have the type of year I did and to win the Super Bowl, I probably wouldn’t have thought that was the case. But that’s life. There’s adversity, there’s ups and downs, and I think the fact I didn’t lose faith and I had the right mindset during those times, when my time was meant to come, I was ready for it. I think that definitely helps.”

At the height of the celebration, Barkley was asked in the Eagles’ locker room at Caesars Superdome what was next for the team he just joined and has two more seasons with (at least contractually).

“I said after the game, ‘Why can’t our dynasty start now?’” Barkley said. “Probably had a little bit of champagne and other stuff in my system at the time. But you really can’t focus on that. You got to enjoy the moment. It’s hard to win one, and you take it in, enjoy the moment and start all over. It kinda starts over after Friday.”

Now, that doesn’t mean Barkley’s words about a potential Philly dynasty were not true.

Saquon Barkley smiles at Raising Cane’s in Trevose, Pa., after winning the Super Bowl. (Raising Cane’s)

He does believe this team has the makeup to do what the Chiefs attempted against them – win three straight Super Bowls for the first time in league history.

Eagles star receiver A.J. Brown expressed his feelings on social media that the “hunt” to take down teams and win is what drives him, and as a result, he still isn’t hung up on winning the “Big Game.” His counterpart DeVonta Smith said something to the same effect.

“That’s the beauty of the team that we have, a lot of guys have similar mindsets,” Barkley said. “I saw A.J. post something about it, I saw Smitty post something about it. I was with [quarterback] Jalen [Hurts] throughout the week and had conversations with him. It kinda sucks because when you’re a kid, you’re super excited to accomplish this thing. But when you accomplish it, you have fun in the moment, and then two nights ago I had a hard time sleeping because I’m thinking about how I’m going to attack the offseason.

“You kinda get – greedy is not the word – addicted to it. You want to find a way you can hold that Lombardi up again and do it all over again. You take it in, you cherish it, you appreciate the fans. But the dynasty thing, you can’t get caught up in that. The way you do that is by putting the work in, and there’s a reason why we won and had the success we did. Try to do it all over again next year.”

So, Barkley will enjoy Friday’s Super Bowl parade in Philadelphia, which kicks off at 11 a.m. at the team’s complex. Like he said, he’ll be cherishing the moment with his loved ones and teammates, soaking in the love from fans, which he felt a small taste of on Thursday.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is interviewed on the field after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

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But what’s next for him and this team? It’s simple: defend the title.

“That’s the dream. Why not have a better year than I had? Why not win another Super Bowl?” Barkley said.

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 14, 2025
Mics catch Saquon Barkley, fiancée’s emotional exchange after Eagles Super Bowl victory: ‘So proud’

Saquon Barkley had a memorable first season with the Philadelphia Eagles. After experiencing limited postseason success during a six-year run with the New York Giants, Barkley signed with the Eagles in the offseason.

Barkley ran for a career-high 2,005 yards in the regular season, adding 499 yards on the ground in the postseason during the Eagles’ run to the Super Bowl title.

Barkley’s fiancée, Anna Congdon, celebrated with the star running back and his family on the Caesars Superdome turf after Philadelphia secured the franchise’s second Vince Lombardi Trophy.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy with his family while posing for a photographer after the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Microphones captured a portion of the emotional moment Barkley and Congdon shared.

“You did it. You did it baby,” Congdon told Barkley as she held the couple’s son in her arms.

“I love you,” Barkley replied.

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“I’m so proud of you,” she said.

Anna Congdon and Saquon Barkley attend the 12th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Barkley was mostly contained during the game, finishing with 57 rushing yards, but the Eagles’ defense delivered a strong performance en route to the 40-22 victory Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is interviewed on the field after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl at Caesars Superdome. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

Barkley, a three-time Pro Bowler, recorded 13 rushing touchdowns and two receiving scores in 16 regular-season games.

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Barkley also celebrated his birthday Sunday, and People reported Barkley popped the question before last week’s Super Bowl.

Barkley and Congdon, who met while they were students at Penn State, have two children.

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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 14, 2025
Ex-UConn basketball player, 28, charged with murdering mother

A former college basketball player has been arrested in Florida and charged with the murder of his 51-year-old mother, who was found wrapped in a blanket in the backyard of a Jacksonville home, police said Tuesday.

Eric Christopher Cobb, 28, was arrested and booked into the Duval County Jail and is facing one count of murder in the second degree after police say he was caught attempting to flee a home where his mother appeared to have been fatally shot.

Connecticut Huskies forward Eric Cobb holds up his jersey and is honored before the game against the Temple Owls at Gampel Pavilion on March 7, 2019. (David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports)

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it responded to a “disturbing scene” in the Mid-Westside area on Monday where they discovered Erika Winford “unresponsive, wrapped in a blanket and towels in the backyard” of the residence.

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Law enforcement said Winford appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Cobb was arrested shortly after while attempting to flee the home, the sheriff’s office said.

According to the CT Post, neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots and a woman screaming on the previous night. The following day, a friend of the victim came to the home to check on her after not being able to get in contact with her. When she arrived at the home, she found large areas of blood outside the home and what appeared to be a body wrapped in a blanket.

Arizona Wildcats guard Dylan Smith (3) passes the ball against Connecticut Huskies forward Eric Cobb (0) in the second half at XL Center on Dec. 2, 2018. (David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports)

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“Your JSO will work closely with the State Attorney’s Office to seek justice for Ms. Winford’s family in the wake of this tragic crime,” law enforcement said in a news release.

Cobb played basketball at the University of Connecticut from 2017-2019. In his junior year, he had five starts in 15 games, averaging 1.7 points and 2.7 rebounds. The following year, he appeared in 32 games, averaging 3.7 points and 3.8 rebounds.

He previously played one season at South Carolina where he appeared in 24 games and averaged 1.1 points and 1.9 rebounds.

Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley talks with forward Eric Cobb (0) as they take on the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first half at XL Center on Feb. 24, 2019. (David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports)

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According to online records, Cobb remains in custody awaiting trial.

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February 13, 2025
Jalen Hurts reveals why he wouldn’t smile despite Eagles’ massive lead in Super Bowl LIX

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was not happy with his team’s blowout win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday’s Super Bowl.

With his team up 40-6 late in the second half and his first-ever Lombardi Trophy all but clinched, Hurts pouted and frowned on the sideline in new footage released by the NFL.

In the footage, Hurts’ teammate, tight end Grant Calcaterra, told the quarterback, “You can crack a smile, too.”

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) talks to offensive coordinator Kellen Moore during the first half of the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Hurts responded by explaining he still wasn’t over his last Super Bowl loss, when the Eagles fell 38-35 to the Chiefs in the 2023 Super Bowl.

“I can’t lie to you, bro. The last one changed my soul man,” Hurts said. “This ain’t ever over until the fat lady sings.”

Hurts has been vocal about how motivational the Super Bowl loss was.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts smiles on the podium next to defensive tackle Milton Williams (93) after a win over the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

In the summer of 2023, months after that game, Hurts revealed that the wallpaper on his phone was a picture of him walking off the field disappointed as red and yellow confetti fell to the field.

Prior to the start of the Super Bowl on Sunday, Hurts revealed during an interview on Fox’s pregame show he had kept that image as his phone wallpaper in the two years since the loss.

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The Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, left, and Saquon Barkley (26) celebrate after Hurts ran for a touchdown in the second half in Arlington, Texas, Nov. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Now, even after winning a Super Bowl, Hurts doesn’t plan on changing the wallpaper.

“I guess people anticipate me to change it, [but] it’s just a wallpaper. It’s a humble reminder for me,” Hurts said Tuesday in an interview on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

“It’s gonna remain. There’s no urgency to change it.”

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Jackson Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. He previously worked for ESPN and Business Insider. Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.

February 13, 2025