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All eyes were on Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce after Kansas City beat Philadelphia 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday as the brothers shared an embrace and three words with one another.
All eyes were on Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce after Kansas City beat Philadelphia 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday as the brothers shared an embrace and three words with one another.
 
The Kansas City Chiefs eked out a 38-35 victory at Super Bowl LVII on Sunday with just eight seconds remaining on the clock in the fourth quarter.
The Kansas City Chiefs eked out a 38-35 victory at Super Bowl LVII on Sunday with just eight seconds remaining on the clock in the fourth quarter.
 
Country star Chris Stapleton delivered a moving rendition of the national anthem on Sunday at Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona that left many in tears, including players.
Country star Chris Stapleton delivered a moving rendition of the national anthem on Sunday at Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona that left many in tears, including players.
 
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes praised God, his wife, and their two kids after he scored the NFL’s top honor as the league’s Most Valuable Player for 2022.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes praised God, his wife, and their two kids after he scored the NFL’s top honor as the league’s Most Valuable Player for 2022.
 
All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster Tim McCarver, the favorite catcher of two Hall of Fame pitchers, Bob Gibson and Steve Carlton, has died at the age of 81.
All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster Tim McCarver, the favorite catcher of two Hall of Fame pitchers, Bob Gibson and Steve Carlton, has died at the age of 81.
 
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes discussed Christianity with reporters at a Super Bowl LVII event in Arizona on Monday.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes discussed Christianity with reporters at a Super Bowl LVII event in Arizona on Monday.
 
Philadelphia Eagles rookie guard Joshua Sills has been placed on the NFL’s Commissioner Exempt List following his indictment earlier this week on two felony charges — rape and kidnapping — and new details about the alleged incident have emerged as well.
Philadelphia Eagles rookie guard Joshua Sills has been placed on the NFL’s Commissioner Exempt List following his indictment earlier this week on two felony charges — rape and kidnapping — and new details about the alleged incident have emerged as well.
 
An Ivy League women’s All-American swimmer went from pool shark to scrub after identifying as male and joining the men’s team, the opposite of the switch made by Lia Thomas.
An Ivy League women’s All-American swimmer went from pool shark to scrub after identifying as male and joining the men’s team, the opposite of the switch made by Lia Thomas.
 
The Buffalo Bills said in a statement during the early morning hours on Tuesday that safety Damar Hamlin’s frightening collapse on the field was triggered by cardiac arrest.
The Buffalo Bills said in a statement during the early morning hours on Tuesday that safety Damar Hamlin’s frightening collapse on the field was triggered by cardiac arrest.
 
A January vote may permanently eliminate standardized-testing requirements for student-athletes.
A January vote may permanently eliminate standardized-testing requirements for student-athletes.
 
The NBA/NFL is proposing that college become a requirement for players entering the draft. This would mean that players would have to spend at least one year in college before they are eligible for the draft.
The NBA/NFL is proposing that college become a requirement for players entering the draft. This would mean that players would have to spend at least one year in college before they are eligible for the draft.
 
The internet responded in big ways — including a shout-out from the president — as Aaron Judge hit home run 62 Tuesday night, breaking the American League single-season record.
The internet responded in big ways — including a shout-out from the president — as Aaron Judge hit home run 62 Tuesday night, breaking the American League single-season record.
 
Maris Jr. believes Bonds, McGwire and Sosa's records are illegitimate.
 
Should he be regarded as all-time leader because Bonds, McGuire and Sosa reputedly used performance-enhancing drugs?
Should he be regarded as all-time leader because Bonds, McGuire and Sosa reputedly used performance-enhancing drugs?
 
First came the rain. Then came the lightning and thunder. The electrifying show didn't materialize in the night sky above Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday, however, but on the soggy turf below.
First came the rain. Then came the lightning and thunder. The electrifying show didn't materialize in the night sky above Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday, however, but on the soggy turf below.
 
The East Carolina soccer team delivered the No. 19 SMU Mustangs their first loss of the season on Thursday evening with a 2-1 win in Washburne Stadium. With the win, the Pirates' streak moves to seven games unbeaten and snaps SMU's streak at seven.
The East Carolina soccer team delivered the No. 19 SMU Mustangs their first loss of the season on Thursday evening with a 2-1 win in Washburne Stadium. With the win, the Pirates' streak moves to seven games unbeaten and snaps SMU's streak at seven.
 
A new report Thursday may potentially shed some light on Tom Brady’s mysterious 11-day “personal” absence from football.
A new report Thursday may potentially shed some light on Tom Brady’s mysterious 11-day “personal” absence from football.
 
Throws the ball 55 yards in the air for one massive gain, leads Bucs to 19-3 victory
Throws the ball 55 yards in the air for one massive gain, leads Bucs to 19-3 victory
 
Following his first game as East Carolina's football coach, a decisive loss at NC State on the last day of August in 2019, Mike Houston vowed to bring a vastly different team into battle the next time the teams met.
Following his first game as East Carolina's football coach, a decisive loss at NC State on the last day of August in 2019, Mike Houston vowed to bring a vastly different team into battle the next time the teams met.
 
Big plays on both sides of the ball highlighted East Carolina's final scrimmage of preseason camp Saturday morning at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
Big plays on both sides of the ball highlighted East Carolina's final scrimmage of preseason camp Saturday morning at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
 
East Carolina's defensive unit tallied 16 tackles for loss and six sacks Saturday morning, highlighting the Pirates' first intra-squad scrimmage of preseason camp inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
East Carolina's defensive unit tallied 16 tackles for loss and six sacks Saturday morning, highlighting the Pirates' first intra-squad scrimmage of preseason camp inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
 
After six practices, two in shorts and four more in shells, fourth-year head coach Mike Houston guided East Carolina through its first full-pad workout of the 2022 preseason camp Thursday morning at the Cliff Moore Practice Complex.
After six practices, two in shorts and four more in shells, fourth-year head coach Mike Houston guided East Carolina through its first full-pad workout of the 2022 preseason camp Thursday morning at the Cliff Moore Practice Complex.
 
Following a pair of introductory workouts in shorts and helmets, East Carolina moved to the second phase of fall camp donning shoulder pads for the first time as the Pirates completed their third session on Hight Field inside the Cliff Moore Practice Complex Friday morning.
Following a pair of introductory workouts in shorts and helmets, East Carolina moved to the second phase of fall camp donning shoulder pads for the first time as the Pirates completed their third session on Hight Field inside the Cliff Moore Practice Complex Friday morning.
 
Fourth-year East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston opened the 2022 campaign Wednesday morning by guiding the Pirates through their first official workout of the season on Hight Field inside the Cliff Moore Practice Complex.
Fourth-year East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston opened the 2022 campaign Wednesday morning by guiding the Pirates through their first official workout of the season on Hight Field inside the Cliff Moore Practice Complex.
 
East Carolina University's ECU Pirates football team will compete in the FBS football season and in the NCAA Division. In addition, the Pirates will compete in the American Athletic Conference and play their home matches at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina.
East Carolina University's ECU Pirates football team will compete in the FBS football season and in the NCAA Division. In addition, the Pirates will compete in the American Athletic Conference and play their home matches at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina.
 
There's always room for comedy in sports, even at the highest levels of competition. Even the most famous and accomplished athletes can find themselves in funny situations, whether it's because of a slip-up on the field or court, or something off the field or court that goes viral.
There's always room for comedy in sports, even at the highest levels of competition. Even the most famous and accomplished athletes can find themselves in funny situations, whether it's because of a slip-up on the field or court, or something off the field or court that goes viral.
 
No. 9 seed Texas scored nine runs in the first two innings and claimed the 2022 Greenville Super Regional over No. 8 National Seed East Carolina Monday morning at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
No. 9 seed Texas scored nine runs in the first two innings and claimed the 2022 Greenville Super Regional over No. 8 National Seed East Carolina Monday morning at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
 
Dylan Campbell's bases loaded single down the right field line in the bottom of the ninth gave No. 9 Texas a 9-8 series tying win over host No. 8 East Carolina Saturday afternoon at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
Dylan Campbell's bases loaded single down the right field line in the bottom of the ninth gave No. 9 Texas a 9-8 series tying win over host No. 8 East Carolina Saturday afternoon at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
 
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Hosting its first super regional on campus and in front of a packed crowd of 5,723, No. 8 National Seed East Carolina scored five runs in the eighth inning on its way to a 13-7 series opening win over No. 9 Texas at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Hosting its first super regional on campus and in front of a packed crowd of 5,723, No. 8 National Seed East Carolina scored five runs in the eighth inning on its way to a 13-7 series opening win over No. 9 Texas at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
 
For the third-straight year and seventh time in program history, the East Carolina baseball claimed a regional title Monday afternoon defeating Coastal Carolina 13-4 at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
For the third-straight year and seventh time in program history, the East Carolina baseball claimed a regional title Monday afternoon defeating Coastal Carolina 13-4 at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
 
Nick Parker tossed a career-high eight scoreless innings with a personal-best 10 strikeouts helping Coastal Carolina to a 9-1 win over No. 8 National Seed East Carolina
Nick Parker tossed a career-high eight scoreless innings with a personal-best 10 strikeouts helping Coastal Carolina to a 9-1 win over No. 8 National Seed East Carolina
 
In front of a record crowd of 5,603 fans, No. 8 National Seed East Carolina won its program and American Athletic Conference-best 20th consecutive game in a 4-2 victory over Virginia
In front of a record crowd of 5,603 fans, No. 8 National Seed East Carolina won its program and American Athletic Conference-best 20th consecutive game in a 4-2 victory over Virginia
 
Bryson Worrell hit a pair of home runs in the in the third inning, one each from the right and left side of the plate, while Danny Beal struck out a career-high six batters helping No. 8 National Seed East Carolina to a 17-1 opening round win over Coppin State
Bryson Worrell hit a pair of home runs in the in the third inning, one each from the right and left side of the plate, while Danny Beal struck out a career-high six batters helping No. 8 National Seed East Carolina to a 17-1 opening round win over Coppin State
 
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