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  • Alabama AD suggests forfeits for home team if their fans storm court or field after big wins

    Alabama AD suggests forfeits for home team if their fans storm court or field after big wins

    University of Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne floated a possible idea on how to stop students and fans from storming the court after major wins.

    Students and fans celebrate big wins, usually in football or basketball, by going onto the court or field to celebrate. At its most extreme, fans tear down goalposts and remove them from the field. There is also an ugly side in which fans and players get into a fracas as well.

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    A fan runs onto the field after Tennessee defeated Alabama at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

    Byrne said there is a way to stop it altogether.

    “I think from a safety standpoint, keeping people off the fields and courts is a good thing for everybody involved,” he told ESPN. “If we said that the home team, if they storm the field or the court, they’re going to lose the game right then and there, that will stop it.”

    Byrne said he is OK with the criticism he is opening himself up to and is willing to listen to better ideas.

    Right now, some conferences fine schools over the celebrations. The SEC has a fine structure for court and field storming. A school is fined $100,000 for the first incident, $250,000 for the second and $500,000 for the third.

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    Ducks fans

    Oregon Ducks fans run on the field to celebrate their 32-31 win over Ohio State Buckeyes during the NCAA football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, on Oct. 12, 2024. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

    “I think that’s a tough proposition,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey told ESPN of Byrne’s proposal. “I do think there’s more than Greg in this league who feel that way, though.”

    In recent years, the storming has led to incidents with fans.

    Former Alabama tight end Jermaine Burton struck a woman who was a fan of Tennessee after the Volunteers upset the Crimson Tide two years ago. Former Duke men’s basketball star Kyle Filipowski also got involved in a fracas with fans after the Blue Devils lost a game to Wake Forest.

    Greg Byrne at Tennessee

    Alabama athletic Greg Byrne makes his way through the crowd after an SEC conference game between Tennessee and Alabama in Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

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    College sports appear to still be grappling with how to handle the situation.

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    Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

  • Chiefs’ Travis Kelce walks off field downcast after Super Bowl LIX loss in possible final game

    Chiefs’ Travis Kelce walks off field downcast after Super Bowl LIX loss in possible final game

    Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce looked downcast as he walked off the field at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans following a Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

    Kelce’s performance was far from what the Chiefs and NFL fans are used to seeing in big moments. The tough and low catches he usually makes, he did not make on Sunday night. He had four catches on six targets for 39 yards in the game.

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    Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, #87, walks off the field after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

    The broadcast caught Kelce walking off the field. He spoke briefly about the 40-22 loss afterward.

    “We haven’t played that bad all year. You don’t lose like that without everything going bad,” he said.

    The question Kelce will face now is whether he will return to the Chiefs for another season. The 35-year-old’s production was clearly down starting the 2024 season. He had moments when he showed flashes of himself in his prime, but it was far from what Kansas City previously received from him.

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    Travis Kelce waves

    Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, #87, waves to the crowd after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

    Retirement rumors had swirled around him over the last weeks of the year.

    “I’ll let Travis make that decision on his own,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said after the game. “He knows he still has a lot of football left in him. I mean, you can see it. He always makes plays in the biggest moment, but it’s if he wants to put in that grind, because it takes it to go out there and play 20 games, whatever it is, and get to the Super Bowl.

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    Travis Kelce adjusts his helmet

    Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, #87, adjusts his helmet prior to the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

    “He’s done enough to be a gold-jacket guy and first-ballot Hall of Famer but I know he still has love for the game, and he’ll get to spend some time with his family and make that decision on his own.”

    The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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    Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

  • Trump greets Chiefs star on field at Super Bowl LIX after picking them to win Lombardi Trophy

    Trump greets Chiefs star on field at Super Bowl LIX after picking them to win Lombardi Trophy

    President Donald Trump arrived at Caesars Superdome on Sunday, marking the first time a sitting president had ever attended the Super Bowl.

    In a pre-taped interview with Bret Baier, the president tabbed the Kansas City Chiefs as his pick to win the big game.

    As he entered the stadium, he took some time to walk around the field and shook hands with Chiefs star defensive lineman Chris Jones.

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    President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) before the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans.  (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

    Jones has often been emotional during the playing of the national anthem, especially during the playoffs. He explained to reporters during the week why he cries.

    “Quick story. I was watching the movie ‘300.’ One of my favorite movies, you know? Right before they go into battle, you have some like, crying, because they’re so mad. They’re going to war,” he said. “In a sense of playing football, I actually go into that mindframe, like, I might not make it home tonight – knowing I’m going to make it home, but knowing I’m going to war. It’s going to get bloody. It’s going to get physical. I might not make it out. I might make it out. So in the midst of the national anthem, I have to put myself in that mindframe.”

    Chris Jones and Trump

    Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) greets President Donald Trump before playing against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome.  (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

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    Trump said he was hesitant about making a pick because of the greatness that will be on the field. But, he took experience over all.

    “I watched this great quarterback, who has, by the way, has a phenomenal wife,” he said, referencing Patrick and Brittany Mahomes. “She’s a Trump fan. She’s a MAGA fan, so I happened to love her, but she’s a great person.

    “I guess you have to say a quarterback who has won as much as he’s won, I have to go with Kansas City.”

    Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was less than enthusiastic about Trump making the game, saying he could do “whatever he wants.” Both Mahomes said it was “cool” to play in front of him, while Traivs Kelce called it an “honor.”

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    The six-time Pro Bowler had five sacks and 37 tackles in 15 games this season. He has a sack and five tackles in the playoffs this year. He has 3.5 sacks in 21 playoff games in his career.

    If Trump’s pick comes to fruition, the Chiefs would become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls. The potential historic run began two years ago against the Eagles.

    Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.

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  • National Women Physicians Day 2025 in the US: Know Date & Significance of the Day That Honours the Contributions of Women in the Medical Field

    National Women Physicians Day 2025 in the US: Know Date & Significance of the Day That Honours the Contributions of Women in the Medical Field

    Every year, National Women Physicians Day is observed on February 3 in the United States of America with various events and programs. This annual event honours the contributions and achievements of women in the medical field. National Women Physicians Day also marks the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States. Blackwell is said to have broken gender barriers in medicine, paving the way for future generations of women physicians. World Cancer Day 2025 Date and Theme: Know the History and Significance of the Day That Raises Awareness About Cancer and Encourages Its Prevention.

    The annual event recognises the efforts of women who have made significant contributions to medicine, research, and healthcare. In this article, let’s know more about the National Women Physicians Day 2025 date and the significance of the annual event.

    National Women Physicians Day 2025

    National Women Physicians Day 2025 falls on Monday, February 3.

    National Women Physicians Day Significance

    National Women Physicians Day serves to encourage young girls and women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), especially in medicine. The annual event in the US highlights the ongoing challenges faced by women in medicine, such as gender bias, pay gaps, and leadership representation. This annual event also remembers Dr. Blackwell, who became the first woman to earn an M.D. degree in the US graduating from Geneva Medical College in New York in 1849.

    Blackwell co-founded the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children, providing medical training and healthcare for women. On this day,  hospitals and medical organisations host events like workshops, seminars and conferences to honour women physicians and highlight their contributions.

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  • Field Marshal KM Cariappa Birth Anniversary 2025: Army, Leaders Pay Tributes to First Indian Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army

    Field Marshal KM Cariappa Birth Anniversary 2025: Army, Leaders Pay Tributes to First Indian Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army

    On the 126th birth anniversary of Field Marshal KM Cariappa, tributes poured in from across the nation, honouring the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. The Indian Army took to X on January 28, writing, “Remembering the Legend…On his 126th Birth Anniversary, #IndianArmy pays homage to Field Marshal KM Cariappa, OBE.” Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also shared his respect, posting, “Remembering 1st Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army Field Marshal Sir Kodandera ‘Kipper’ Madappa Cariappa.” Leaders from various political parties followed suit, with Madhya Pradesh CM Dr Mohan Yadav praising Cariappa’s dedication, bravery, and unique war skills. Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Congress MP Varsha Eknath Gaikwad also paid their tributes to the national hero. Army Day 2025 Date in India: Know Significance of the Day When KM Cariappa Became the First Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Army.

    Indian Army Pays Tribute to Field Marshal KM Cariappa on 126th Birth Anniversary

    Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Remembers Field Marshal Cariappa on His Birth Anniversary

    Madhya Pradesh CM Dr Mohan Yadav Honors Field Marshal Cariappa’s Legacy

    Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar Pays Homage to KM Cariappa

    Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad Pays Tribute to Field Marshal Cariappa

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  • Spectator dies after hammer weight flies into audience during track and field meet

    Spectator dies after hammer weight flies into audience during track and field meet

    A spectator at a track and field meet in Colorado was killed after being hit with a hammer thrown by one of the competitors in the event, officials said Sunday.

    The club track and field meet consisting of high school athletes took place at the Mountain Lion Fieldhouse at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, according to KXRM-TV. The hammer cleared the certified barriers and struck one of the spectators in the stands.

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    Jun 9, 2011; Des Moines, IA, USA; General view of implements during the women’s hammer throw at the 2011 NCAA Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium.  (Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports)

    The spectator was pronounced dead at the scene, the station reported. The Colorado Springs Fire Department, university police and Colorado Springs police all responded to calls.

    “We are heartbroken at this horrible accident and are focused on supporting all involved,” university chancellor Jennifer Sobanet said in a statement.

    The victim was a father of one of the athletes competing in the event, according to the Colorado United Track Club. 

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    Colorado Springs police told KRDO-TV that the man was protecting his wife from the 25-pound weight.

    “If it was certified, I would believe it would be higher up and there wouldn’t be seating there and they would have already tested it to see if there was any possible incident, anything that could be possibly happening before you had two hundred people there,” one spectator told KKTV.

    The hammer throw is one of the signature events in track and field competition. The weight is attached to a grip, and the athlete spins around and lets it go down the field.

    Hammer weights in 2015

    May 17, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of hammer implements during the women’s hammer throw at the 2015 Pac-12 Championships at Drake Stadium. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

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    The meet was canceled after the incident.

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    Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.