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Newsweek
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Famous Eagles Fan Hits 'Go Birds' at NY Giants' Stadium
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Performing in front of thousands at the house of the New York Giants, country singer Zach Bryan made a bold choice during one of his songs. The famous Philadelphia Eagles fan snuck in a "Go Birds." Since MetLife Stadium isn't located too far away from most Eagles fans, there's a good chance a notable chunk of fans in attendance appreciated the troll job. Still, for Bryan, it was a risky move. Zach Bryan drops a 'Go Birds' to a crowd of Giants fans at his show at MetLife Stadium. 😂 — Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) July 20, 2025 Eagles fans have all of the bragging rights this offseason. After all, they are the most recent Super Bowl winners. As for the Giants, they struggled alongside the Dallas Cowboys, as they both watched their NFC East opponents make deep playoff runs. Dealing with many issues across the board, including uncertainty at the quarterback position, the Giants had one of their worst seasons in recent times. A detail of a New York Giants helmet and logo during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on September 22, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. A detail of a New York Giants helmet and logo during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on September 22, 2024 in Cleveland, year, New York wrapped up the year with a 3-14 record. They placed last in the NFC East, behind the 7-10 Cowboys. Read More: Odell Beckham Jr. Teases NY Giants Fans With Social Media Post Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders shocked the NFL by winning 12 games. They clinched a spot in the NFC Wildcard. As for the Eagles, they wrapped up the year with a 14-3 record, winning the NFC East. Neither NFC East team had the first-round bye. The Commanders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Detroit Lions to get to the NFC title game. The Eagles took down the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams before welcoming the Commanders to South Philly for the second and final time that season. The Eagles laid a beatdown on the Commanders to advance to the Super Bowl. Philadelphia would participate in a rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite losing to KC in 2022, the Eagles got their revenge. They ended up dominating and collecting their second Super Bowl win in franchise history. Read More: NFL Scout Makes Massive Statement on NY Giants' Malik Nabers Zach Bryan and the rest of the Eagles' fan base have a little over a month to celebrate before the new season kicks off. With the Eagles recently collecting their Super Bowl rings, they'll celebrate once more with the raising of the banner at Lincoln Financial Field. The division will reset, and the Giants hope to bounce back this season with some major changes on the roster. For more New York Giants and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports
Fox Sports
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Go Birds and birdies: Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce takes his swings, advice at PGA Tour pro-am
Associated Press FLOURTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Jason Kelce flubbed his pitch shot from the thick rough next to a green on the ninth hole — on a round that featured more 'Go Birds' chants than birdies — and muttered a common refrain from most weekend golf warriors: 'Hey, that's why I'm an amateur,' Kelce said. Kelce could have crowd-sourced some golf tips from the scores of fans that followed him hole after humbling hole on Wednesday during a rare PGA Tour stop in the Philadelphia area. The retired Philadelphia Eagles center has tried in his first year of retirement to up his golf game and lower his score, taking the task of trying to get it in the hole as seriously as he did opening them as he once did on the offensive line. Kelce posted a video of his swing on Reddit this week and asked readers — anyone from pros to casual players — for advice on how to get better. 'Jason Kelce here. Now that I've hung up the cleats, I'm trying to get serious about my golf game,' he wrote. 'I've uploaded 6 different angles of my swing from a session yesterday. Looking for any tips you can give me — especially on my backswing and follow-through." Kelce said the early feedback was 'crazy." 'Some of this stuff is like stuff other pros have put out and it's kind of generic stuff that everybody can use,' Kelce said. 'But there's been some stuff so far that's been like, 'Holy cow, I never thought about it like that.' So I'm excited about that.' Kelce — who retired following the 2023 season after a 13-year career spent entirely with the Eagles, played his role as man of the people to perfection during a pro-am ahead of the Truist Championship. He took time to answer questions from 14-year-old Benji Panzer, a middle school student who had credentials as part of an area sports broadcasting camp. Panzer asked Kelce about his 'New Heights' podcast that he tapes with his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. 'The ability of players to connect with fans directly has never been greater,' Kelce told Panzer. Kelce connected with plenty of Eagles fans, signing everything from aluminum beer bottles, T-shirts, golf balls and all types of Eagles memorabilia. He accepted gifts, too, including a Kelly green Eagles beer koozie. One fan who called himself T-Shirt Phil — did we mention the tourney was near Philly? — said he wanted to introduce Kelce to Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos. The 37-year-old Kelce — who with wife and social media star Kylie, welcomed their fourth child Finnley 'Finn' Anne Kelce in March — refused to name his favorite golf course in the area but seemed to enjoy the fast greens his first time at Philly Cricket's Wissahickon Course. 'The course is in great shape,' he said. 'It's gorgeous. All the guys we played with agreed.' 'The guys' included PGA pros Stephan Jager and Shane Lowry. One unspecified member of the group sliced a ball into the crowd and struck the left hand of 25-year-old spectator Hudson Mokrejs, of Elverson, Pennsylvania, who needed an ice pack on his reddened wrist. 'We were talking beforehand like, 'Man, wouldn't it be great to get hit by Jason Kelce's ball?' And then he shot it over the green,' Mokrejs said. 'I was talking and all of a sudden I hear, 'Look out!' I turned and it just smacked me in the hand. I covered my hand. I didn't spill my drink. I had a Transfusion. Classic golf drink, you know what I mean? Chugged that real quick to get me healthy.' Kelce noted the serene golf atmosphere made for more 'Go Birds' chants more than the popular 'E-A-G-L-E-S' chant that punctuates the Eagles' fight song. 'It's just so quick,' Kelce said. 'The 'E-A-G-L-E-S' you've got start in halfway through. Someone's got to get it going.' He can expect to hear more of them on the course on big-time golf events in the area. The 2026 PGA Championship will be held at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square and the 2030 U.S. Open is at Merion Golf Club. 'Philly is an unbelievable golf hub,' Kelce said. 'There's a lot of fans in the game. There's a lot of incredible courses with a lot of history to it.' Who knows? Thanks to social media, Kelce the amateur golfer just might get good enough to take some swings when it counts. ___ AP golf: recommended
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Two Shot During Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl Victory Celebration
Fans of the turned out in droves for the team's victory parade on February 14 after the Eagles beat the in the previous Sunday. The parade kicked off at 11 a.m., beginning at Lincoln Financial Field, the Eagles' home stadium, and ending at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The tour saw Eagles players and staff make their way from Lincoln Financial Field to the famous steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in green buses with 'World Champions,' 'Thank you fans' and 'Go Birds' emblazoned on the side. Amid the massive celebrations in downtown Philadelphia for the Eagles' Super Bowl victory, reports have emerged that two people were shot as over a million fans gathered to mark the occasion. The shooting occurred on Friday, February 14, in the city's Spring Garden neighborhood, according to CBS News Philadelphia. The current condition of the victims remains unknown, and authorities have yet to release any details regarding a potential motive. The incident took place as the Eagles and their devoted fans celebrated the team's triumph in Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, February 9. The event featured key members of the team, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, head coach Nick Sirianni, and former Eagles standout Jason Kelce. Authorities in Philadelphia continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting as the city reflects on both the joy of victory and the concerns raised by the unfortunate incident. This year's parade stood in contrast to the Chiefs' decision not to hold a victory celebration had they won the championship. Their reasoning stemmed from the tragic events of February 2024. Last year, a tragic mass shooting marred the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade, resulting in one death and over 20 injuries. The incident occurred near Union Station as the celebratory rally concluded. Beloved local DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan lost her life, and many victims, including children, sustained injuries. Philly Tough: Howie Roseman, GM of the Century, Got Smoked In The Head With A Beer Can During The Eagles Parade And Couldn't Care Less — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 14, 2025 As the Eagles made their way down the Super Bowl parade route on Friday, General Manager Howie Roseman experienced an unexpected moment when he was struck in the head by a beer can. Pictures circulated on social media showing Roseman with a bloody mark on his forehead. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro acknowledged the incident during his speech at the parade, adding a lighthearted remark about the mishap. 'It was a hell of a parade today,' said Governor Shapiro. 'Everything was perfect except for some of y'all who didn't know how to toss a beer nicely. You fired it too hard. Just ask Howie Roseman.' Despite the injury, Roseman maintained his sense of humor, beginning his own parade speech with, 'I bleed for this city.' It has been a whirlwind week for some of the Philadelphia Eagles' biggest stars following their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. After leading his team to a championship win, MVP Jalen Hurts kicked off the celebrations by heading to Walt Disney World in Orlando for the traditional post-Super Bowl parade. The festivities continued the next day as Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, and the entire offensive line traveled to New York City for an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon." Hurts' media tour didn't stop there. On Wednesday, he made appearances on "CBS Mornings" and ABC's "The View," further cementing his place as the face of the Eagles' championship run. Meanwhile, Barkley took a more hands-on approach to celebrating, surprising fans by working the drive-thru and greeting customers at a Pennsylvania Raising Cane's on Thursday. As Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts approached the podium at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, fans erupted into chants of 'MVP! MVP! MVP!' Yet, rather than bask in the moment alone, Hurts chose to share the glory, passing out praise to his offensive line, the running game, special teams, coaching staff, and defense. 'We can't do without the fans,' Hurts told the enthusiastic crowd. 'We can't do without the fans. We all appreciate you. We love you.' The celebration at the iconic museum, home to the statue of fictional fighter Rocky Balboa, held special significance for Hurts. He revealed that he had made a personal promise not to visit the landmark until he had led the Eagles to a championship. 'I told myself, I told myself that when I got drafted that I wouldn't come to the Rocky Steps until I won the championship and now here we are,' Hurts shared, marking the culmination of a dream come true for both himself and the city of Philadelphia.
CBS News
11-02-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Why some Philadelphia Eagles fans visited cemeteries before Super Bowl LIX vs. Kansas City Chiefs
A day after a glorious Super Bowl win, there's an unmistakable peace and quiet at a Delaware County cemetery. Twenty-four hours earlier people noticed, much like a holiday, dozens of family members were visiting their loved ones at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield: together in spirit during a moment that hits home for this town. "We just told him they won," Kevin Diegnan said, referencing a moment of quiet reflection at this dad's grave. The Diegnans — Kevin and Dan and Dan's son, also named Dan — took a photo on Sunday at their late father and pop's grave. Originally from Overbrook, Kevin Diegnan died almost 15 years ago, the day after his grandson was born. "We come here every playoff," Kevin Diegnan said. "We started back in 2018 when they won the first time. We do some shots for good luck. He roots us on and watches from above." There were balloons and messages at graves around the sprawling cemetery. On one, shared by father and son, there was the fading hum of a battery-operated radio tuned to sports radio. Family members say remembering their loved ones Sunday was, in a way, celebrating the milestone with them. "It would have been a lot of 'Go Birds' yelling," Dan Diegnan said. Word of dozens of people coming to the cemetery spread after legendary former Saint Joe's head basketball coach Phil Martelli put up a post saying: "They're tailgating at the graves of their loved ones. Only in Philly." "We want my dad to be here to be with us, especially for the wins," Kevin Diegnan said. "He never witnessed it. We bring the tradition here, and I think it helps out." For the Diegnans, still season ticket holders, a tradition started by their dad, the memories are a blessing. Maybe it's just a football game, but deep down, the moment hits home.
CBS News
30-01-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Chestnut Hill businesses embrace Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl run with gear, sweet treats
Chestnut Hill businesses are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday, when the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans. Chestnut Hill Sports on Germantown Avenue is stocked and ready. "Anything Eagles is flying off the shelves," said co-owner Tom Amodie. Amodie says he can feel the energy instantly. "After the whooping they put on the Commanders last week, that helps," he said. Down the street at Threadwell, the sewing machines were working nonstop. Owner Molly Ellis and her team make the visions come to life. She says she can tell her customers are excited. "They are coming in with a backpack to have it embroidered for their child for school or a baby gift and all of a sudden, they have a onesie, a hat, a tray, a blanket and a bag. All Eagles," Ellis said. She says the Super Bowl has been great for business, too. "It is icing on the cake. It's January. Things are sleepy, and everyone is just coming out of their shell, so it's a really nice treat," Ellis said. At Night Kitchen Bakery, owner Amy Edelman says sweet treats like jersey-shaped cookies are giving Valentine's Day desserts a run for their money. All eyes are on the Eagles treats. "We have Eagles shortbread cookies with the 'Go Birds' and 'NFC Champions,' and then hopefully it will be 'Super Bowl Champions,'" said Edelman. She says the best part is seeing the city come together.
