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  • Saquon Barkley spots Eagles ball boy in parade crowd, lifts him over barricades to join the action

    Saquon Barkley spots Eagles ball boy in parade crowd, lifts him over barricades to join the action

    The City of Brotherly Love hosted its second Super Bowl victory parade Friday. 

    A huge contingent of Philadelphia Eagles fans gathered along the parade route that stretched down Broad Street, the city’s famous thoroughfare. 

    Eagles players, coaches and executives, gathered atop floats and waved to supporters. Some players, including Saquon Barkley, opted for closer interactions with the fans at certain points of the parade. 

    As Barkley walked along the street, he spotted the team’s ball boy.

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    Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, center, holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the Eagles’ Super Bowl championship parade Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

    After greeting the ball boy, Barkley used a bear hug to help him get over a barricade and onto the parade route.

    Barkley also helped create another memorable moment during the celebration when he took notice of a sign that said, “Today is my 3rd birthday. Go Birds!”

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    Barkley took a moment to take pictures with the young fan as he held her sign. The interaction appeared to leave the 3-year-old’s father in a state of shock. 

    “I couldn’t believe it was happening,” he said, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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

    Philadelphia Eagles victory parade

    People take part in the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory parade Feb. 14, 2025, in Philadelphia after they won the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. (Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images)

    He 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.

    Saquon Barkley smiles

    Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley smiles after the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans.  (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

    Barkley was mostly contained during the Eagles’ 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, finishing with 57 rushing yards.

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    Barkley also celebrated his birthday on Super Bowl Sunday and reportedly proposed to girlfriend Anna Congdon before the game.

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    Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

  • NFL fans unleash fury at refs over Bills’ questionable ball spot in AFC title game loss

    NFL fans unleash fury at refs over Bills’ questionable ball spot in AFC title game loss

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    NFL officiating was a talking point in the midst of the biggest game of the year between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night in the AFC Championship.

    The Bills were stuck with a 4th-and-1 with about 13 minutes to play in the game. Josh Allen ran a quarterback sneak to try to achieve first-down yardage. At first glance, the push from his teammates appeared to be unsuccessful in getting a new set of downs.

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    Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton, #32, hits Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, #17, during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    The game was stopped as officials reviewed the play. The CBS broadcast appeared to show the two sideline judges initially disagreeing with the spot of the ball. One official spotted the ball closer to the marker than the other.

    The replay appeared to show Allen may have gotten the ball across the line as he inched backward into Chiefs defensive linemen. However, officials ruled that Allen did not get the ball to the marker, and Buffalo turned the ball over.

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    Josh Allen warms up

    Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, #17, warms up before the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

    NFL fans watching the game were highly critical of the ball spot and expressed it as much during the game.

    The Chiefs scored on the following drive. Buffalo did tie the game on the next possession. However, it was Harrison Butker’s field goal and a Chiefs defensive stop that put an end to the game.

    Kansas City won, 32-29.

    The Allen stop was not the only questionable call in the game. A huge Xavier Worthy play in the second quarter was ruled a catch despite the ball seemingly touching the ground.

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    The Chiefs scored on the drive as well.

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    Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

  • Miss America wore ‘MAHA’ gown to inaugural ball in celebration of RFK Jr.

    Miss America wore ‘MAHA’ gown to inaugural ball in celebration of RFK Jr.

    An Atelier dress designer and supporter of President Donald Trump shocked partygoers and social media users once again with a silhouette unlike anything he’d handcrafted before.

    Andre Soriano, a shop owner in Occoquan, Virginia, and originally from the Philippines, designed a green “Make America Healthy Again” dress for recently crowned Miss America Abbie Stockard.

    “She’s the sweetest,” Soriano told Fox News Digital of Stockard. “She’s the best representation of America. She’s going to be a great example for all the kids.”

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    Atelier dress designer Andre Soriano crafted Miss America Abbie Stockard’s “Make America Healthy Again” gown for the MAHA inaugural ball. (Andre Soriano)

    Stockard, who represented Alabama and was crowned Miss America Jan. 5, wore the custom gown to the MAHA inaugural ball, held for a night in celebration of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services Jan. 20.

    She has since shared photographs from the event opposite RFK Jr. and his wife, Cheryl Hines, among others.

    “I’m truly, truly honored and grateful to be part of her dressing up,” Soriano said.

    The controversial designer is well known for the infamous “Make America Great Again” ensemble he crafted for singer-songwriter Joy Villa, which she wore to the 2017 Grammy Awards.

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    Miss America, Andre Soriana, MAHA dress

    Soriano told Fox News Digital he created the dress for Miss America in eight hours. (Andre Soriano)

    “I’ve been in Hollywood before,” Soriano told Fox News Digital. “I’ve been dissected, especially after I made the Trump dress.”

    Soriano has been the recipient of hateful rhetoric both online and in person for his patriotic tailoring.

    “We’re going to tell the,. ‘God bless you, and peace be with you,’” he said of the backlash.

    Soriano received the measurements for Stockard just two days before she arrived in Washington, D.C., for the inaugural events.

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    Andre Soriano, Joy Villa split

    Andre Soriano is well known as the dress designer of the infamous “Make America Great Again” gown singer-songwriter Joy Villa wore to the 2017 Grammy Awards. (Fox News Digital; Getty Images)

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    He made the dress in eight hours.

    “She came the next day,” Soriano said. “I did the fitting, and it fit her like a glove. I’ve worked with a lot of women, and I really nailed it down to the T.”

    January was hectic for Soriano because eight to 10 dresses were commissioned by him in preparation for Inauguration Day.

    “The whole month of January I was flooded,” he said. “I’m so glad that America finally made that decision.”

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  • Happy New Year! New York’s Times Square sees ‘biggest party in the world’ with annual ball drop: WATCH

    Happy New Year! New York’s Times Square sees ‘biggest party in the world’ with annual ball drop: WATCH

    Happy New Year 2025: The ball dropped at Times Square in New York as Americans rang in the New Year 2025 with cheers and light shows. The New Year’s Eve ball dropped in soggy Times Square, where thousands of revelers stuck it out in heavy rain to celebrate the start of 2025 in New York City.

    Crowds cheered and couples kissed when the ball weighing almost 6 tons (5.4 metric tons) and featuring 2,688 crystal triangles descended down a pole in Times Square. The celebration included musical performances by TLC, Jonas Brothers, Rita Ora and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

    “It’s the biggest party in the world. There’s no other place to celebrate New Year’s than Times Square,” said Tommy Onolfo of Long Island.

    A New Year’s Eve ball has dropped in Times Square for nearly 120 years, with the exception of 1942 and 1943 when nightly “dimouts” occurred during World War II to protect the city from attacks.

    According to the Rolling Stone, a country singer-songwriter, Mickey Guyton, took to the stage ahead of the ball drop in New York’s Times Square. She performed “All American,” “House on Fire,” and “My Side of the Country” on the Planet Fitness Center Stage, closing out a phenomenal year.

    Singing to the crowd of thousands gathered in Times Square and the millions watching from home, the country star also delivered a rendition of John Lennon’s “Imagine” from his 1971 album of the same name.

    Countries in the South Pacific Ocean were the first to ring in the New Year. Midnight struck in New Zealand 18 hours before the ball dropped in Times Square.

    Auckland was the first major city to celebrate, with thousands thronging downtown or climbing the city’s ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage point. American Samoa will be among the last to welcome 2025, a full 24 hours after New Zealand.

    (With inputs from agencies)

  • New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball Drops To Welcome 2025: Celebrations Take Place As NYC Rings In New Year With Annual NYE Tradition Amid the Dazzling Spectacle (Watch Videos)

    New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball Drops To Welcome 2025: Celebrations Take Place As NYC Rings In New Year With Annual NYE Tradition Amid the Dazzling Spectacle (Watch Videos)

    We are officially in the year 2025, and millions around the world are celebrating the first day of a brand new year. One of New York’s most iconic New Year’s celebrations is the ball drop at Times Square on New Year’s Eve, which is an annual tradition. After much anticipation, the moment finally arrived, and it was nothing short of spectacular. Millions rang in 2025 as the ball descended over Times Square, and confetti rained down on the vibrant crowd gathered to witness the event. Dazzling fireworks lit up the night sky, adding to the spectacle and marking a grand start to the new year. Watch the videos of New York’s Times Square ball drop event below. New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Live Streaming From New York’s Times Square: Know Date, Timing and Where To Watch Live Telecast of Times Square Ball Drop Celebrations.

    Times Square Ball Drop Event

    New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

    Times Square Rings in new Year 2025 With Ball Drop

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  • New Year’s Eve Ball Drop 2024 Live Streaming From New York’s Times Square: Know Date, Timing and Where To Watch Live Telecast of Times Square Ball Drop Celebrations

    New Year’s Eve Ball Drop 2024 Live Streaming From New York’s Times Square: Know Date, Timing and Where To Watch Live Telecast of Times Square Ball Drop Celebrations

    The year 2025 is just a day away! The countdown has officially started. New Year’s celebrations are filled with parties, games, traditions, drinks, food, and gatherings. Of course, no celebration is complete without the famous countdown to midnight. One of the most iconic New Year’s Eve traditions is the ball drop at Times Square in New York City. This dazzling event has been capturing the attention of audiences all around the globe. During the New Year’s Eve ball drop, a giant crystal ball lit up with LED lights is lowered from the top of One Time Square, marking the final seconds of the year. The New Year’s Eve ball is 12 feet wide, made of Waterford crystal triangles, and shines as it welcomes the New Year. This tradition began in 1907 and has evolved over the years. New Year 2025 Lucky Food: From Grapes to Long Noodles, Bring Good Fortune to Your Table With These 5 Foods.

    Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Date

    The Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop will start on December 31, 2024, and conclude on January 1, 2025.

    Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Timing

    The iconic New Year’s Eve tradition in New York City will begin at 6:00 PM on December 31, which is 04:30 AM IST on January 1, 2025. The ball will be raised to the top of the flagpole at One Times Square. At 11:59 PM, it will begin its 60-second descent down the flagpole, marking the start of the New Year 2025.

    Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Live Streaming

    Several broadcasting companies will air the New Year’s Eve celebrations live on their TV channels and streaming platforms. To watch the Times Square ball drop, you can tune in to the live stream on the official Times Square website or simply view the video below.

    Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTmLiDX7Hhc

    Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will host the event live from Times Square. The celebrations will feature performances by Lenny Kravitz, Carrie Underwood, the Jonas Brothers, De La Ghetto, Mickey Guyton, and more. Happy New Year 2025 Wishes, Greetings, Quotes and HD Images: WhatsApp Stickers, GIFs, SMS, Wallpapers and Facebook Messages To Share and Celebrate New Year.

    The idea of a ball dropping to show time is older than the New Year’s celebration. The first ‘time ball’ was set up in 1833 at England’s Royal Observatory in Greenwich. It helped ship captains set their clocks. Today, this tradition continues and is watched by billions around the world. It is more than just a celebration. It stands for hope, unity, and a fresh start as people come together to welcome the future.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 30, 2024 09:33 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).