One week after Philadelphia knocked New York out of the playoffs, the building paid tribute to the Giants’ rivals as they advanced to the Super Bowl. Many were in no mood to see it.
Category: Football
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The Empire State Building Lit Up in Eagles Green. Giants Fans Weren’t Thrilled.
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Excitement for the Eagles With a Side of Impending Doom: It’s a Philly Thing
The New York Times – Sports:Philadelphia fans are hoping the city’s inglorious sporting history won’t haunt them when the Eagles meet Kansas City in the Super Bowl.
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Super Bowl Betting Line Flips from Chiefs to Eagles
The New York Times – Sports:After Kansas City and its injured stars were installed as a slim favorite, the early money poured in on Philadelphia.
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A Too-Early Look at the Super Bowl Matchup
The New York Times – Sports:The first Super Bowl with two Black quarterbacks. The first set of brothers to vie for a title. The Andy Reid Bowl. A championship game between Kansas City and Philadelphia will be noteworthy.
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What We Learned from the N.F.L.’s Conference Championship Games
The New York Times – Sports:The Eagles did not need to be flashy to beat the 49ers, and Patrick Mahomes knew when to pick his spots while playing on an injured ankle against Cincinnati.
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How Patrick Mahomes Led Kansas City Back to the Super Bowl
The New York Times – Sports:Cincinnati had beaten Kansas City the previous three matchups, all in comebacks. Mahomes made sure it wouldn’t happen again.
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Eagles Return to Super Bowl as 49ers Break Down
The New York Times – Sports:Five years after winning it all, Philadelphia beat San Francisco, 31-7, to claim the N.F.C. championship.
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Gregory Allen Howard, Screenwriter of ‘Remember the Titans,’ Dies at 70
The New York Times – Movies:After the success of the movie, he established a brand for writing Hollywood movies about inspiring episodes in Black history.
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Kansas City vs. Cincinnati: What to Watch For
The New York Times – Sports:A blossoming rivalry between Kansas City and Cincinnati could add some spice on and off the field.
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Eagles vs. 49ers: What to Watch For
The New York Times – Sports:Philadelphia and San Francisco, two of the league’s best teams, have depth in several pivotal positions, making for a potentially close game.