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Drew Brees looking forward to Tom Brady’s FOX broadcast for Super Bowl LIX: ‘Going to do a great job’

NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees is excited to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles have a rematch in the Super Bowl, but he is also excited about who he will hear during that game.

Tom Brady, who shared some fun matchups against Brees throughout their illustrious careers, will be alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt calling the game on FOX as they have throughout the legendary quarterback’s inaugural season in the booth.

Brees spoke with Fox News Digital on Radio Row at Super Bowl LIX in the Big Easy, where he explained how much fun he has had listening to Brady this year.

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Tom Brady was the star of the show at the Netflix Is A Joke Fest, “The Greatest Roast Of All Time: Tom Brady.” (Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

“You can’t argue the knowledge base a guy like Tom Brady brings to the booth,” Brees said while also discussing his partnership with Aldi. “It’s fun to listen to him because obviously being right there alongside him from the perspective of playing the game as long as we did, you see the game, you process the game different.

“The way that you articulate certain situations, obviously what you’re thinking, maybe the way the offense is trying to attack the defense, or vice versa, there’s just a perspective and insight that exists with the guys who played the position in the current game. I think he’s going to do a great job.”

Brees knows the pressure that being in the broadcast booth can bring someone, even if it is a quarterback who has once played in front of thousands and millions more at home watching.

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He was in the booth himself a couple of seasons ago with NBC, though it came to an end after just one year alongside Mike Tirico.

While Brees may be looking to get back in the broadcast booth himself, he is enjoyed hearing Brady in his first season, and there is no bigger stage than what will be going down at the Caesars Superdome on Sunday.

Drew Brees stands on the sideline during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 9, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Both Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks know that all too well as players.

The game should provide some heated competition between these two teams who already saw each other in the “Big Game” just two seasons ago.

It was CBS’ Jim Nantz and Tony Romo on the call when a critical hold from Eagles cornerback James Bradberry on Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster ultimately led to a game-winning field goal from Harrison Butker in a game that went back and forth throughout. It provided worlds of debate, highlight-reel plays and viral moments that many believe will happen again.

It is a different way to prepare for a Super Bowl for Brady this time, but his peers are looking forward to how he performs on this new side of the biggest stage in football.

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While watching Brady, Brees knows the Super Bowl means having some good eats going on the grill and in the kitchen.

He teamed up with Aldi, who has up to 25% off some of the most popular food items that shoppers need for the “Big Game.”

Brees spoke about heading into Aldi to get those gameday essentials for his family, and he was blown away by the whole experience.

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“I’ll be honest with you, it’s one of the cleanest, most inviting grocery stores I’ve ever been in to,” Brees explained. “My wife and I have been shopping there for a while. We couldn’t be more impressed, and obviously, the selection is the best.

“Whatever you’re doing on gameday with your friends and family, I know everybody likes wings, you got a plate of wings. Burgers, dogs, steaks, whatever it is. I know in the Brees household, gameday is the opportunity to gather as a family, cook up great food and play a little ball in the backyard while you’re watching the game.”

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 7, 2025
Luka Doncic trade has NFL stars dumbfounded at Super Bowl LIX: ‘It’s like trading Lamar’

NEW ORLEANS – It’s Super Bowl LIX week down in New Orleans, and all eyes are focused on the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles rematch in the “Big Game.”

But not all the talk is about football in the Big Easy because of what just went down in the NBA: Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

A few NFL stars spoke to Fox News Digital about the trade, which left them flabbergasted as the Dallas Mavericks sent away their 25-year-old superstar guard.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is introduced at UCLA Health Training Center. (Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)

“There’s no trade in history I feel like that really compares that type of trade,” Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs said. “A top three player in the NBA, 25 years old, is in the prime of his career – it’s literally that fan base’s face – to get traded for peanuts basically? I don’t think there’s nothing comparable to it.”

Jacobs mentioned Cleveland Browns star edge rusher Myles Garrett formally requesting a trade, and how it will be interesting to watch that play out. But it will only “ruffle some feathers” in Jacobs’ eyes.

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The Doncic trade did much more than that for the sports world, let alone the NBA.

Even some players who don’t watch basketball regularly couldn’t fathom the Mavericks moving on from the face of their franchise. Free agent receiver Braxton Berrios even thinks something must have gone down behind closed doors because of how buttoned up it was to the public.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic poses for photos with general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick at UCLA Health Training Center. (Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)

“When that came up, my buddy had my phone and he goes, ‘You’ll never believe what just happened.’ I was like, ‘What?’ Luka had just gotten traded,” Berrios recalled. “I think it’s insane, there has to be a backstory there we’re not knowing, because you don’t trade the cornerstone of your franchise. Obviously, the fallout of the season tickets now, and they’re offering refunds and credits. That’s a bad deal.”

Is there even a comparison to the Doncic trade within the NFL? Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. said something football fans wouldn’t fathom happening to prove his point about how “crazy” the trade was.

“That’s like trading Lamar [Jackson], that’s trading Pat [Mahomes]. It’s crazy,” Penix said, laughing.

Some thought the trade wasn’t even real when it went down, but it became official with Dallas getting All-Star center Anthony Davis, reserve guard Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick in return.

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The Mavericks believe that this move, despite how shocking it was, will help them now and into the future. Meanwhile, the Lakers have a new dynamic duo with LeBron James and Doncic, a pair no one thought would be sharing a court together other than in an All-Star Game.

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 7, 2025
FOX Sports’ NFL rules analyst Mike Pereira weighs in on ref controversy ahead of Super Bowl LIX

The conspiracy about NFL referees helping the Kansas City Chiefs has been one of the main conversation topics leading up to Super Bowl LIX.

FOX Sports rules analyst and former vice president of officiating for the NFL, Mike Pereira, joined “Fox & Friends” on Friday to weigh in on the discussion.

“I mean I think I would say what [NFL Commissioner] Roger Goodell said, which I try not to use harsh words. I understand why they think that, because the numbers point that different and the iffy calls seem to have gone the Chiefs way, but to think that there is intent is really ridiculous and that’s the term that Roger used,” Pereira said.

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Fox Sports College and NFL rules expert Mike Pereira during a Fox Sports media party in advance of Super Bowl LIX. (Stephen Lew-Imagn Images)

“The officials are out just to manage the game, and they have to make decisions in one 26th of a second, and so they don’t have time to factor in who made the foul, what color the team is. And so really, I understand the concern but it really won’t affect the way they officiate this weekend.”

Pereira said the Chiefs were a great team and that they teach penalty prevention to their players. Their number of false starts is less, and penalties of that ilk the team works on eliminating.

Pereira talked about how NFL teams will prepare for crews, but it is a little bit different to prepare for the Super Bowl crew.

“You know this is different too, because teams do prepare for crews, but this is not a crew, this is an all-star crew. So they’ve come from seven different crews, so it’s kind of impossible to judge where they might lean,” Pereira said.

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NFL referee Ron Torbert during the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Ron Torbert will be the head referee for Super Bowl LIX. He also was the lead referee for Super LVI, when the Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals.

The umpire is Mike Morton, Max Causey is the down judge, Mark Stewart is the line judge, Mearl Robison is the field judge, Boris Cheek the side judge, Jonah Monroe the back judge and Kevin Brown is the replay official.

Cheek is the only other official with Super Bowl experience other than Torbert, as he has officiated in three other Super Bowls.

With so many referees in the NFL, Pereira said it was hard to expect exact consistency across all calls.

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Referee Carl Cheffers puts his hand on the back of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, #15, in the first quarter of the AFC Championship game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 26, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire)

“Look, the parity in terms of number of fouls called this year is closer than I think I’ve ever seen it before. But you have different, you have 128 people, they don’t have the same judgment. So it’s hard to teach consistency or to expect consistency all the way through.”

There is one thing Pereira wants to see from the officials in the big game.

“All I care is, you know what, is that they call in the fourth quarter the same way they call the way in the first quarter.”

With that being said, Pereira said he does not want to talk during the broadcast at all.

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“I hope you don’t hear me, I hope you don’t see me! If I don’t mumble a word then that mean’s there is not a controversy,” Pereira said.

The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX, where the officiating will be closely monitored.

FOX’s Super Bowl coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET Sunday. Coverage can be streamed live on Tubi for the first time.

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Ryan Canfield is a digital production assistant for Fox News Digital.

February 7, 2025
Food deals abound for Super Bowl: what chains are offering

FOX Business’ Kelly Saberi has the details on ‘The Big Money Show.’

Many football fans are looking to munch on food during the upcoming Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, whether its snacks made at home or grub from restaurants.

Those hoping to get food from restaurants – and save some money – for the Big Game will be in luck because a slew of well-known chains have deals for Super Bowl Sunday or the Monday after it.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 03: A detail shot of the Lombardi Trophy next to Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles helmets prior to a news conference on February 03, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana ahead of the NFL Super Bowl LIX football g (Michael Owens/Getty Images / Getty Images)

There are a slew of chicken wing deals, in particular.

Checkers & Rally’s restaurants will offer $1 bone-in wings for customers buying five, ten or 20 pieces “while supplies last” on Super Bowl Sunday. The promotion will be available in-store and for order-ahead, according to an Instagram post from the company.

At participating Applebee’s, football fans can plug in the promo code “SBWINGS25” on game day to get 20 free boneless wings with $40 orders placed via the chain’s website or app. The chain had over 1,500 locations across the U.S. as of the end of September.

A view of an Applebee’s restaurant sign and logo. (Photo by Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) (Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images / Getty Images)

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Another chain – Outback Steakhouse – will also have a Super Bowl wing deal. The promotion, only available on Sunday, will be 59 wings for $59, according to the company.

A whopping 1.47 billion chicken wings are expected to be gobbled up by Super Bowl fans during Sunday’s match-up between the Eagles and Chiefs, the National Chicken Council forecasted.

Super Bowl food deals won’t be limited to chicken wings, however.

In anticipation of the Big Game, Pizza Hut rolled out an “Ultimate Hut Bundle” consisting of two medium pizzas, eight boneless wings and breadsticks with two dips. It carries a $24.99 price tag.

Meanwhile, Papa John’s is “offering our XL NY Style pizza for just $11.99 to all Super Bowl fans, including those who tune in just for the halftime show,” a spokesperson told FOX Business.

Papa John’s International Inc. signage is displayed on top of a delivery vehicle outside of the company’s restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Papa John’s is scheduled to release earnings figures on February 21. Photog (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

Mexican fast-food chain Chipotle, known for its burritos and bowls, said late last month that it will hold a “special activation” during the Super Bowl that “will reward up to 50,000 free entrees to fans” through “text-to-claim” codes it will post on X and Instagram.

The codes for the free entrees will go up on those social media sites when “extra” events like the team on offense converting on a fourth down or scoring a two-point conversion take place during the game, according to Chipotle.

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The day after the Super Bowl, Chipotle will also have a promo code “EXTRA25” that will enable rewards members to receive complimentary guacamole and queso blanco if they buy an entree from its app or website.

A Chipotle restaurant in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on July 26. Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images (Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

Other companies will also have deals for the Monday after the Super Bowl.

Applebee’s on Monday will give dine-in customers six free boneless wings “should a pass be intercepted and returned for a touchdown” during the game if they ask their server for the “Pick 6 Monday” deal or use the code “PICK6” on online orders. A minimum $10 purchase is required for the deal.

At Starbucks, rewards members in the U.S. can get a complimentary tall hot or iced brewed coffee Monday with a coupon they can find in the chain’s app.

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The Super Bowl could also result in six free boneless or traditional wings at Buffalo Wild Wings between 2-5 p.m. on Feb. 24, but that will be contingent on the Eagles and Chiefs taking Sunday’s game into overtime. Customers eating at participating U.S. Buffalo Wild Wings locations during that three-hour window and those doing in-person takeout can get those free wings if that happens, the company said.

Exterior of a Buffalo Wild Wings chain restaurant. Also known as B-Dubs, this dine-in establishment sells chicken wings and pub food (iStock / iStock)

The Chiefs will come into the game as the defending champions. They have won four Super Bowls, including the past two, and are looking to notch a historic third back-to-back title.

Their Super Bowl opponents, the Eagles, have one championship title, won in 2018, under their belts.

February 7, 2025
Super Bowl champ Ed McCaffrey a ‘big believer’ in safe gun ownership, gives advice on responsible handling

Ed McCaffrey won’t be watching any of his kids in the Super Bowl as he did last year with son Christian, but he still made the trip to New Orleans for a special cause.

The three-time Super Bowl champion recently partnered with Colt to spread awareness about responsible gun ownership.

“I’m a component of firearm safety. If you’re going to exercise your right to own a firearm, you ought to do it safely and responsibly. That’s why I partnered with Colt,” McCaffrey said in a recent interview with Fox News Digital.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Ed McCaffrey (87) jets past Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jessie Tuggle (58) during the Super Bowl, a 34-19 Broncos victory over the Atlanta Falcons Jan. 31, 1999, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Fla. (E. Bakke/Getty Images)

Clay Matthews, Fletcher Cox, Adam Vinatieri and Joe Thomas were nominated for Colt’s Safety Impact Award, and Matthews won it. McCaffrey said it was “incredible” to be a part of the campaign with some NFL legends.

“So many players, even those that I’ve coached, own firearms,” the former Denver Bronco said. “Colorado, big hunting state, big outdoors state. Access to different states is different. But everybody should train properly and know how to handle a firearm responsibly if they’re going to exercise their right to own them. I’m a big believer in them, and I think people may be surprised at how many people own firearms.

SiriusXM host Ed McCaffrey and NFL running back Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers pose for photos during SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIV Jan. 30, 2020, in Miami, Fla. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

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“They are a right to own. A lot of hunters own them. People own them for protection. Whatever your reasoning, if you’re going to own one, you have to learn how to operate them safely and responsibly. You owe it to yourself and friends and family. That’s why I’m really impressed with what Colt is doing. They’ve spent a lot of time and money to create awareness to allow gun owners and firearm owners to be safe and responsible.”

Colt is also giving away $100,000 if there is a safety in the Super Bowl Sunday.

McCaffrey also has advice for those who own or want to own guns.

Denver Broncos receiver Ed McCaffrey on the sideline against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mile High Stadium. (Peter Brouillet/USA Today NETWORK)

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“Take a course on gun safety. I would recommend, if you’re a first-time owner of a firearm, take a course. … Don’t just listen to a couple of tips from your buddy. Take a course, be responsible,” McCaffrey said.

He compared the process of learning responsible gun ownership to learning football at a young age.

“In football, I went to camps and clinics that taught me how to play the game,” he said. “If you’re going to own a firearm, you need to go take a course and get your license and make sure you’re reading everything on how to properly operate a firearm.”

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February 7, 2025
Bill Belichick’s girlfriend wears one of his Super Bowl rings at NFL Honors after he fills up his own hand

Bill Belichick is one of the rare football guys with too many rings for one hand.

Belichick is an eight-time Super Bowl winner, winning six as head coach of the New England Patriots and two more while he was the New York Giants’ defensive coordinator.

After being out of the NFL for the 2024 season, his first season away from a sideline in nearly five decades, Belichick made the rounds at Thursday’s NFL Honors.

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Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson at the 14th Annual NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre Feb. 6, 2025, in New Orleans. (Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)

Belichick appeared roughly two months after he was hired as head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Despite being in the college ranks now, Belichick had to remind everyone who the GOAT is. So, he displayed his Super Bowl rings on his right hand.

And he gave one ring to his girlfriend to show off while attending with him.

Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson at the 14th Annual NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre Feb. 6, 2025, in New Orleans. (Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)

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Belichick and his girlfriend, 24-year-old former cheerleader Jordon Hudson, were first publicly linked last year, three years after meeting on a flight to Boston.

She attended Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony in June of last year, shortly before reports surfaced she and Belichick had been dating.

TMZ reported at the time that their first meeting ended with Belichick writing a note in her college textbook.

“Jordon, Thanks for giving me a course on logic! Safe travels!” Belichick appeared to write in the book.

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Hudson showed support for Belichick as the UNC coaching rumors swirled and seemed to confirm the two are “overtly committed” to North Carolina.

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February 7, 2025
Patrick Mahomes’ mom talks about Trump’s expected visit to Super Bowl LIX

Randi Mahomes, the mother of Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes, walked the carpet ahead of the NFL Honors in New Orleans Thursday night.

Mahomes will be in the stands at the Caesars Superdome to cheer on her son and the Chiefs as they compete for a historic third consecutive Super Bowl title.

President Donald Trump is expected to make an appearance as well. Should he attend, he would become the first sitting president at a Super Bowl.

Mahomes backed Trump ahead of his presidential election victory over Kamala Harris.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates with his mother, Randi Martin, during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 15, 2023. (Denny Medley/USA Today Sports)

“I think for a president of our country, of the United States, I think it’s amazing,” she told Fox News Digital. “I think whoever the president is, to support the teams, to support America’s best sport. … I think it’s really neat for a president to be able to support it. You know what, let’s do it.”

The Chiefs’ star quarterback also reacted to the possibility of Trump attending the game while speaking to reporters Wednesday.

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“It’s always cool to be able to play in front of a sitting president,” Mahomes said. “Someone that is at the top position in our country.”

Trump also congratulated Patrick and Brittany Mahomes on the birth of their third child ahead of the game.

When the president was asked earlier in the week who he was pulling for, he played a little coy.

“I don’t want to say, but there’s a certain quarterback that seems to be a pretty good winner,” he said.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 7, 2025
Trump congratulates Mahomes family on newborn daughter ahead of Super Bowl LIX: ‘A baby with great genes’

President Donald Trump gave his congratulations to Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany on the birth of their third child, daughter Golden Raye.

“Congratulations to the Chiefs GREAT Quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, and his very beautiful and BRILLIANT wife, Brittany, on the birth of their new baby daughter, Golden Raye. This is what I call a baby with great genes, both mother and father. It’s happy times in the wonderful Mahomes family. See you all on Sunday!” Trump wrote on Truth Social Thursday.

Mahomes and Brittany welcomed Golden Raye on Jan. 12, just before the start of the Chiefs’ current playoff run.

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Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany leave the field following his Super Bowl win in February. (Matt Slocum/AP Photo)

Trump is set to attend Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, where he’ll watch Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs try to become the first team in history to win three straight Super Bowls.

Trump has expressed fondness for Mahomes and his wife in recent months.

A screenshot of Brittany’s Instagram account giving a like to Trump’s 2024 policy platform on Aug. 13 was shared across social media. She then posted several follow-up posts defending herself from the backlash she received for liking Trump’s post.

Trump then gave Brittany a shoutout on Truth Social days later.

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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass during the divisional round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

“I want to thank beautiful Brittany Mahomes for so strongly defending me, and the fact that MAGA is the greatest and most powerful Political Movement in the History of our now Failing Country,” Trump wrote. “With Crime and Illegal Immigration totally out of control, INFLATION Ravaging all Americans, and a World that is laughing at the stupidity of our hapless ‘leaders,’ it is nice to see someone who loves our Country, and wants to save it from DOOM. What a great couple – See you both at the Super Bowl!”

After Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris on Sept. 10, Trump appeared on Fox News the next morning to say he liked Brittany much “much better” than Swift.

“I actually like Mrs. Mahomes much better if you want to know the truth. She’s a big Trump fan.” Trump said on “Fox & Friends.” “I like Brittany. I think Brittany’s great.”

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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates his touchdown with tight end Travis Kelce during the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

After the Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game Jan. 26, Trump sent a congratulatory post to Kansas City on Truth Social. But Trump did not give congratulations to the Chiefs’ opponent, the Philadelphia Eagles.

Earlier Wednesday, when Trump was asked who he expected to win the Super Bowl, the president didn’t give a definitive answer but alluded to Mahomes’ success.

“I don’t want to say, but there’s a certain quarterback that seems to be a pretty good winner,” Trump said when asked which team he’s rooting for.

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Former President Donald Trump headlines a Republican National Committee spring donor retreat, in Palm Beach, Florida, on May 4, 2024. (Donald Trump 2024 campaign)

Mahomes gave his thoughts on Trump attending the game to reporters Wednesday.

“It’s always cool to be able to play in front of a sitting president,” Mahomes said. “Someone that is at the top position in our country.”

Mahomes recognized Trump was probably talking about him and gave his thoughts about the cryptic praise from the president.

“It’s cool to hear that he’s seen me play football and respects the game that I play,” Mahomes told reporters Wednesday.

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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 6, 2025
Young Telemundo sports reporter Adan Manzano dies in New Orleans during Super Bowl assignment

Sports journalist Adan Manzano died in New Orleans, the Super Bowl LIX host city. He was 27.

Manzano traveled to New Orleans to provide coverage for KBKC, Kansas City’s Telemundo affiliate, and Tico Sports. Steve Downing, the general manager of KBKC said that Manzano’s body had been located inside his hotel room on Wednesday night. A cause of death was not immediately provided.

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KBKC released a statement offering condolences to Manzano’s loved ones. The station also confirmed its full cooperation with authorities into the death, via a statement posted to its social media platform.

A Wilson official Duke football with Super Bowl 59 LIX logo at the Super Bowl Host Committee Handoff press conference at the Super Bowl LVIII media center at the Mandalay Bay North Convention Center. (Kirby Lee-USA Today Sports)

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“Adan was a true professional and a rising star, who exemplified excellence in his work. We will deeply miss Adan and his passion for sports, and the contributions he made to the local community,” reads Telemundo 39’s statement. “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”

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Manzano’s wife, Ashleigh Boyd, died in a car crash last year in Kansas.

Additional details surrounding Wednesday’s event were not immediately made available.

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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 6, 2025
During Super Bowl LIX, fans will eat a staggering amount of chicken wings

FOX Business’ Kelly Saberi reports from Wilson’s plant in Ada, Ohio and gives an inside look into the football-making process.

Super Bowl Sunday is slated to be a big day for chicken wings.

During Super Bowl LIX, Americans are poised to gobble up 1.47 billion chicken wings, some 20 million more than last year, according to a forecast from the National Chicken Council (NCC).

The trade association’s estimate came ahead of the highly anticipated Big Game, when the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will go head-to-head in New Orleans for the NFL championship title.

During Super Bowl LIX, Americans are expected to gobble up 1.47 billion chicken wings. ( / iStock)

Those wings “would stretch to and from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. about 63 times,” the NCC said.

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In the lead-up to the Super Bowl, the playoffs were a boon for chicken wing sales. They rose 12% nationwide for the four weeks ending Jan. 19 “versus the prior period,” the NCC reported, citing Circana retail data.

Over two-thirds of American consumers tuning into the Big Game on Sunday plan to spend money on food and beverages for the occasion, according to a recent LendingTree survey.

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Wells Fargo estimated a spread of Super Bowl food and drinks for 10 people will cost $139 this year. When it comes to chicken wings, consumers are seeing 7.2% higher prices compared to last year, the bank’s Super Bowl food report found.

Buffalo wings are the most-popular snack for Super Bowl LIX in 32 states, according to Casino.org.

Chicken wings arranged at a restaurant in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, on Feb. 10, 2023. (Tiffany Hagler-Geard/Bloomberg via / Getty Images)

When the Chiefs and Eagles take the field on Sunday, it will be a Super Bowl rematch. The two teams played each other in the Big Game in 2023, with Kansas City coming out on top.

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If Kansas City wins Super Bowl LIX, it would mark the team’s fourth Super Bowl title and their third back-to-back. Meanwhile, victory for the Eagles would add a second title to their record.

February 6, 2025