JOSH DUBOW

AP Pro Football Writer
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) breaks up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Officials’ calls prove not to be decisive as Eagles dominate in Super Bowl
The officials were a big storyline headed into the Super Bowl thanks in part to social media conspiracy theories about favoritism toward the Kansas City Chiefs.
 
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) runs for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Dec. 22, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
49ers receiver Deebo Samuel has permission to seek a trade, AP source says
The San Francisco 49ers have given receiver Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not made it public.
 
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (27) intercepts a pass intended for Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Rookies for Eagles and Chiefs could play a key role in the Super Bowl
Philadelphia rookies Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean have helped turn a secondary that was a decided weakness last season into a strength headed into the Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs.
 
Kansas City Chiefs guard Joe Thuney addresses the media before the team's NFL football practice Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Joe Thuney’s switch from All-Pro guard to fill-in tackle has helped elevate the Chiefs’ offense
The Kansas City Chiefs were rolling to the best record in the NFL when they faced a bit of a crisis.
 
Green Bay Packers running back Donny Anderson (44) finds a hole in the Oakland Raiders defense and scores a touchdown during Super Bowl II at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Fla., on Sunday, Jan. 14, 1968. (AP Photo/File)
Vince Lombardi’s Packers say don’t call Chiefs’ quest for 3 straight titles a first
The story line headed into the Super Bowl revolves around the Kansas City Chiefs’ quest to become the first team to win three straight Super Bowl titles. Just don’t call it the NFL’s first three-peat. Green Bay did it twice.
 
Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen, AP Most valuable player speaks during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 59 football game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
How Josh Allen beat out Lamar Jackson for AP NFL MVP
For the past 11 seasons, being named the AP first-team All-Pro quarterback was a prelude to winning the NFL’s MVP award.
 
Minnesota Vikings' Jared Allen, former professional football player hugs Antonio Gates as they are introduced into the NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2025, during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 59 football game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe make the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe have been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the smallest induction class in 20 years following offseason rule changes meant to make it harder to get inducted.
 
Fox Sports rules analyst Mike Pereira on the sideline before warm ups prior to an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, File)
Fox officiating analyst Mike Pereira dismisses ‘myth’ of pro-Chiefs favoritism
Mike Pereira walked out to his spot during Fox’s media day and was greeted by a larger contingent of reporters than usual for an officiating expert when there were Super Bowl-winning coaches and players around the room. He knew something was wrong.
 
Kansas City Chiefs' Nikko Remigio, left, runs the opening kickoff past Houston Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn (15) during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New kickoff rule gets chance on Super Bowl stage after last year’s game had no returns
Last season’s Super Bowl featured trick plays, clutch performances and plenty of high drama as Kansas City rallied for a 25-22 overtime win against San Francisco. The one thing missing was a single kickoff return.
 
Former Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera looks on before an before an NCAA college football game between the Army and Navy, in Landover, Md., Dec. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File
Former NFL coach Ron Rivera plans to head back to college to work at alma mater Cal
Former NFL head coach Ron Rivera is looking to head back to college to work at his alma mater. Rivera said on social media that he was following the lead of Bill Belichick and will take a job in some capacity at California.
 
This image taken with a fisheye lens shows a general view of the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the Cricket World Cup pool B match between South Africa and India in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Theo Karanikos, File)
The LA Rams will be the home team in 2026 for the first NFL game in Australia
The NFL is expanding its international footprint to Australia. The league announced Wednesday that it will be playing a game in 2026 in Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a venue that holds about 100,000 spectators.
 
Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio looks on before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Vic Fangio remade the Eagles defense and now looks for his elusive Super Bowl title
Vic Fangio’s coaching career started in the 1970s as a high school assistant in Pennsylvania and has taken him across the country in various stops as he grew into one of the most innovative defensive coaches in the game.
 
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) arrives for Super Bowl 59 Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans, ahead of the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt York)
The Chiefs show a knack for turning coin-flip games into wins
Close games in the NFL are typically like coin flips with one or two key plays often the difference between a win or a loss. When Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City have been in those tight games of late, the coin always seems to end up Chiefs.
 
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, talks with Referee John Hussey before an NFL wild card playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
NFL referees union calls allegations of bias toward the Chiefs ‘insulting’
The head of the union representing NFL officials calls allegations that officiating crews are biased in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs or any other team “insulting and preposterous.”
 
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid participates during Super Bowl 59 Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans, ahead of the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Andy Reid on his coaching future with the Chiefs: ‘I’ll be back’
Coach Andy Reid doesn’t plan to leave the Kansas City sideline any time soon. As Reid prepares the Chiefs for their fifth Super Bowl appearance in six seasons, the 66-year-old put to rest any talk that he was ready to hang it up if Kansas City wins a third straight title.
 
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Carson Wentz arrives at New Orleans international airport, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Kenner, La. ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Once the Eagles franchise QB, Carson Wentz faces his former team in the Super Bowl as a backup
Carson Wentz once again will mostly be a spectator on the sidelines for a Super Bowl appearance by the Philadelphia Eagles.
 
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, left, is pressured by Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams (93) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Role players often have major impacts on Super Bowl winners
The Super Bowl matchup between Philadelphia and Kansas City isn’t lacking for star power. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are among the most recognized players in the NFL thanks to their stellar play, numerous commercials and Kelce’s pop star girlfriend.
 
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) participates during Super Bowl 59 Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans, ahead of the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson )
Travis Kelce is in no hurry to retire even if the Chiefs win another Super Bowl
Travis Kelce has no plans to retire anytime soon even if the Kansas City Chiefs win a third straight Super Bowl on Sunday.
 
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham participates during Super Bowl 59 Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans, ahead of the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Brandon Graham says he’s ‘excited’ to make return from triceps injury in the Super Bowl
After making it through his first week back at practice from a torn triceps, Brandon Graham is planning on playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday for the Philadelphia Eagles. Graham says he’s “excited to be able to play” in the game.
 
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans, ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Roger Goodell says perception that officials favor the Chiefs is a ‘ridiculous theory’
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell shot down the perception that officials favor the Kansas City Chiefs, saying it’s a “ridiculous theory.”
 
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs for a first down as Washington Commanders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) defends during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Saquon Barkley could be latest in line of free agents who helped deliver Super Bowl titles
The offseason addition of Saquon Barkley helped elevate a sluggish offense for the Philadelphia Eagles and lead the team to a Super Bowl.
 
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy while talking to Terry Bradshaw following the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
The Chiefs will seek another Super Bowl sweep in a title game rematch against the Eagles
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs keep finding themselves on one side of a Super Bowl rematch.
 
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates after scoring against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Jalen Hurts will try to become 4th starting QB to win a Super Bowl after losing in his debut
Jalen Hurts bucked decades of history just by getting back to the Super Bowl after losing his first trip there as a starting quarterback.
 
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Celebrini’s goal and Askarov’s save on penalty shot lead the Sharks to 2-1 win over the Penguins
Macklin Celebrini scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Yaroslav Askarov stopped a penalty shot and the San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 to snap a six-game losing streak.
 
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce celebrate victory against the Buffalo Bills after the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo.(AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Chiefs look to join the Shaq-Kobe Lakers, Yankees and Michael Jordan with a rare three-peat
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs accomplished a feat that had never been done before: Getting back to the NFL’s championship game following back-to-back Super Bowl wins.
 
New York Jets special teams coordinator Brant Boyer watches warm ups before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, file)
49ers hire Brant Boyer to take over their struggling special teams unit
The San Francisco 49ers hired former New York Jets special teams coordinator Brant Boyer to take over a unit that has struggled for years under coach Kyle Shanahan.
 
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh looks on during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sept. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, file)
The 49ers bring back Robert Saleh for 2nd stint as defensive coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back Robert Saleh for a second stint as defensive coordinator after a failed tenure as head coach of the New York Jets. Saleh will be fourth defensive coordinator in the past four seasons for San Francisco.
 
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) carries the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Josh Allen looks to break through in fourth playoff meeting against Patrick Mahomes
The near annual playoff matchups between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are hardly unprecedented. The one-sided nature of the postseason rivalry between the two star quarterbacks is more unusual.
 
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
The Celtics hand the Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 win
Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 18 and the Boston Celtics handed the Golden State Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 victory.
 
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reacts after scoring against the Miami Heat during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Warriors forward Draymond Green will miss at least 1 week with a strained calf
 
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