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Newsweek
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Brandon Graham Issues Critical Advice to Eagles After Super Bowl
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. After Brandon Graham stood at the Championship Parade podium in Philadelphia with two Vince Lombardi Trophies next to him, the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive end decided to ride off into the sunset. He called it a career and left the league as a champion. Since Graham won the Super Bowl with the Eagles the first time around, he experienced the highs and lows that came with winning. Knowing what he knows now, Graham issued some public advice for next year's Eagles team as they look to defend their status as Super Bowl Champions. "You got to have a cut off soon, make sure your workouts are still, you know you're still working out and you're not just taking meetings and taking all of these different things that take you away from ball because of what you did the year before," Graham said on the 94WIP Afternoon Show in Philadelphia. Read More: Ex-Eagles Player Pushes Back on TJ Watt Trade Idea "Because as soon as this year comes up, and we not going like we need to go, it's going to be all that, 'Super Bowl hangover.'" Before the 2017 NFL season, the Eagles didn't have any Super Bowls to show for in franchise history. After defeating the New England Patriots to win their first Super Bowl, Graham and the Eagles were riding a high heading into the 2018 NFL season. Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, was a lot of talk about the Eagles turning into a dynasty after dethroning Tom Brady and the Patriots. Philadelphia believed they were next. Reality ended up hitting them hard as they experienced a true Super Bowl hangover. In 2018, the Eagles achieved a record of 9-7. They made the playoffs as a Wild Card after coming second in the NFC East, and they took on a tough Chicago Bears team in the first round. The Eagles barely squeezed by the Bears, winning 16-15, thanks to the famous double-doink field goal miss by Chicago. Read More: Eagles' Saquon Barkley Sends Clear Message To Dallas Cowboys Once the Eagles go to the Divisional Round to face the New Orleans Saints, they had a hot start in the first half, but ended up losing 20-14, getting eliminated in the playoffs. While the Eagles nearly punched their ticket to the NFC Championship for the second season in a row, the feeling was a lot different that time around. They didn't rattle off the confidence of a dynasty. Their follow-up season, which resulted in a 9-7 performance, with a Wild Card loss, proved that major changes were needed. Fast forward to 2025, and the Eagles are back on top. Graham won't be in the building to help guide the team to a different destination this time around, but his message is important. Fortunately for the Eagles, they seem to hold a motivated mindset still, even after winning it all. For more Philadelphia Eagles and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
What is OKC's population? How does it compare with Thunder parade crowd expectations?
Oklahoma City residents and Thunder fans lined the streets along barricades, preparing to celebrate their champions. After the OKC Thunder captured the title of NBA Champions by winning Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, June 22, the city announced a Championship Parade would take place in midtown and downtown. But how many people could show up? And how will the crowd size compare to Oklahoma City's population? 2025 Champions Parade: How to watch OKC Thunder parade at home Oklahoma City's estimated population as of July 1, 2024 is 712,919, according to the latest population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. The crowd size for the Oklahoma City Thunder Championship Parade is expected to be the largest OKC has ever seen. It could be similar in size to the 2021 championship parade for the Milwaukee Bucks, which was attended by an estimated 500,000. While so many people downtown would be unprecedented for Oklahoma City, and traffic will be complicated by the lack of mass public transportation, the city can point to past experiences with crowds. Oklahoma City Boulevard and Scissortail Park were designed to host large celebrations, and the park can handle 30,000 people as evidenced during its opening day in 2019. And during the annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, there are more than 25,000 runners each year in addition to the crowds that cheer them on. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: What is OKC's population? How city compares to parade crowd forecast
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
OKC Thunder parade 2025: See championship parade route, road closure schedule
The Oklahoma City Thunder are officially NBA champions, and the city is hosting a championship parade to celebrate the team's historic victory against the Indiana Pacers. Here's what to know about the 2025 Champions Parade: When is the 2025 Champions Parade? The parade will take place at 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 24, and will last about 1.5 hours. Where is the 2025 Champions Parade? The parade will start at Northwest 10th Street and Harvey Avenue and end at Scissortail Park. Advertisement The parade route goes as follows: Northwest 10th Street & Harvey Avenue (The Collective) South on Harvey Avenue West on Northwest Fifth Street South on Walker Avenue East on Oklahoma City Boulevard South on Robinson Avenue Scissortail Park What roads will close for the 2025 Champions Parade? Road closures on the parade route will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 23, and will remain in effect until the parade concludes on Tuesday. 'The streets running east and west of Harvey Avenue, Walker Avenue, and Robinson Avenue along the parade route will be closed. The streets running north and south of NW 5th Street and Oklahoma City Boulevard along the parade route will be closed,' reads the 2025 Champions Parade Fact Sheet. Parking restrictions will be in effect along and around the parade route, starting Monday morning, June 23, at 8 a.m. and continuing into the evening on Tuesday, June 24. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OKC Thunder championship parade route, road closures: What to know
Miami Herald
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Panthers parade becomes a family affair
Panthers fans come in all shapes and sizes. For 2-year-old Miles Merlucci, he has only known the team as winners. 'We only win championships, right baby?' Miles' father, 36-year-old Jarrett Merlucci said to his son sporting a 'Back to Back Champs' Panthers baseball cap, while free ice cream from the Family Zone at Las Olas Oceanside Park dribbled down Miles' cheek. While much of the footage you might see from the Florida Panthers' Championship Parade consists of rowdy, beer-guzzling fans in Elbo Room T-shirts and small red bikinis, young South Florida families also came out in droves to celebrate the Panthers' back-to-back Stanley Cup wins — many of them arriving well before the parade's official noon start to stake out a shady spot along Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard. 'We're here for the second year in a row, this time it's not raining, and we're so happy to be here,' Merlucci said, holding the hand of his older son, 4-year-old Blake, amid the chaos. 'We're creating memories with the family, and that's what it's all about.' The Victoria Park family came with three of Jarrett's childhood friends and their families, and all of the children now attend preschool together. They set up camp early by the Family Zone, and strollers lined the curb. To accommodate these diehard families, the Panthers franchise created an entire section of the parade experience specifically designed for kids and parents. At Las Olas Oceanside Park — just steps south of Las Olas Boulevard and the iconic Elbo Room — families found a shaded, activity-filled zone featuring Panthers swag giveaways, hockey arcade games, face painting, temporary tattoos, and free sweet treats to help beat the 90-plus degree heat. By mid-morning, the area buzzed with energy. Kids darted among game booths, waving miniature Panthers flags, and volunteers handed out popsicles and sunblock. To help keep families safe in the crowd of an estimated over 200,000, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department implemented additional security measures. Officers stationed along the boulevard handed out yellow and blue wristbands for parents to write their names and phone numbers on, then strap onto their children's wrists — a precaution in case they got separated during the festivities. By 11 a.m., an hour before the parade began, hundreds had already been distributed. And the early turnout made sense: fans began arriving well before sunrise Sunday morning. Some, like 10-year-old Hannah Witenstein and her younger brother Zach, made a full weekend out of it. The Boca Raton family drove down on Saturday and stayed in a nearby hotel overnight to be sure they wouldn't miss a moment. 'I can't wait to see them walk around with the big cup,' Hannah said, perched atop a barricade outside Elbo Room before the parade began. 'We got here at 7 a.m. this morning!' 6-year-old Zach added, proudly waving his Panthers flag as Chappell Roan's 'Pink Pony Club' — ironically adopted by Edmonton Oilers fans as their unofficial playoff victory song — blared from speakers behind them. Once the parade kicked off and double-decker buses passed by, one even holding the Stanley Cup itself, now in mint condition once again, kids like Hannah and Zach pressed up against the barricades and parents lifted toddlers onto their shoulders for a better view. 'I hope we get to do this again next year,' Zach said.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lions Announce Plans For Kelly Cup Championship Parade
The Trois-Rivieres Lions are still reveling in their Kelly Cup Championship after a 4-1 victory over the Toledo Walleye on Saturday. They took the series in five games en route to their first title since entering the ECHL prior to the 2021-22 season. The Montreal Canadiens affiliate is inviting fans to join the celebration on Sunday, June 15 for the official Championship Parade. Advertisement The parade will begin at 12:15 Pm ET, departing from rue du Stade near Stade Quillorama, then continue along rue de l'Hippodrome, turning onto rue des Forges, followed by rue Royale, and finally heading toward the port area via rue St-Georges. The procession will conclude near the banks of the St. Lawrence River at approximately 1 Pm . A stage will be set up on site where members of the organization will address the crowd. Fans in attendance will have the chance to meet the players from the Lions' championship-winning roster and see the three trophies hoisted by the team: The E.A. "Bud" Gingher Trophy, awarded to the Eastern Conference champions. Advertisement The June M. Kelly Playoff MVP Trophy, presented to goaltender Luke Cavallin. And, of course, the Kelly Cup, which will parade through the streets alongside the players. The Lions became just the second Canadian team in ECHL history to hoist a Cup, joining the Newfoundland Growlers in 2019. They won the Central Division, swept Reading in the opening round of the playoffs, then downed Norfolk and three-time defending champion Florida each in six games before taking the Final against Toledo. Photo Courtesy of the ECHL
