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Kansas City Chiefs beat Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl thriller

The Kansas City Chiefs became NFL champions for the second time in four years after fighting back to claim a thrilling 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Seen as slight underdogs for Super Bowl 57, the Chiefs trailed for much of the game in Phoenix and were 27-21 down heading into the final quarter.
But despite limping after aggravating an ankle injury, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and veteran coach Andy Reid orchestrated a route back in front of 67,827 fans in the State Farm Stadium.
Mahomes, who was named the season’s Most Valuable Player for a second time last week, made touchdown passes to Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore to put Kansas City in front for the first time.
The Eagles levelled after a record-breaking third rushing touchdown by Jalen Hurts, followed by a two-point conversion by the third-year quarterback.
But a heroic 26-yard run by Mahomes made the ground for Harrison Butker to kick a game-winning field goal from 27 yards with eight seconds remaining.
Mahomes’ performance saw the 27-year-old become the first player since 1999 to win the season MVP, the Super Bowl and the Super Bowl MVP in the same season.
He has led the Chiefs to at least the AFC Championship game in all five seasons as a starter and many argued that, for the Reid-Mahomes era to be considered a dynasty, they had to win another Super Bowl.
“I am not going to say a dynasty yet, we are not done,” said Mahomes.
“I told you nothing was going to keep me off the field. I want to thank my team-mates – we challenged each other and it took everybody.”
On Reid, who coached Philly for 14 years before taking over at Kansas City in 2013, Mahomes added: “He’s one of the greatest coaches of all time. I think everybody knew that, but these last two Super Bowls kind of cemented that.
“To have someone that is such a great person who gets the best out of the players, you wanted to win those Super Bowls for him. It’s great that we did that.”
Reid, 64, said of Mahomes: “He wants to be the greatest player ever and that’s the way he goes about his business. And he does it humbly, there’s no bragging.
“The great quarterbacks make everybody around him better, including the head coach. So he’s done a heck of a job.”
It was both a historic and rare Super Bowl as the NFL’s showcase event came to Arizona’s state capital for a fourth time.
It was the first Super Bowl to feature two black quarterbacks and the first to feature brothers on opposing teams, namely Travis Kelce and his older brother Jason, the Eagles centre.
And it was rare because it featured the season’s best two teams and the best two players – Mahomes and Hurts, who traded blows in an epic.
It was the first time that the top seed in each Conference has reached the Super Bowl since 2018 – when the Eagles beat the New England Patriots 41-33 for their only previous Super Bowl win.
This is the highest-scoring Super Bowl since then but probably edged it for drama, with each team showing why they were so dominant during the regular season, both finishing with a 14-3 record.
Now Super Bowl 57 will be remembered for being much more than the ‘Kelce Bowl’, it is the game where the Chiefs delivered on their promise.
“It solidifies your greatness,” said Travis Kelce. “You didn’t get lucky once, it wasn’t beginners’ luck
“You can call it a dynasty – you can call it whatever you want. All I know is we’re coming back next year and our heart and mindset is on trying to get another.
“We were uncharacteristic in the beginning [of the game] but everyone had that look in their eye that they would leave it all out there on the field and that is what we did.”
Mahomes and Hurts trade blows in epic
It promised to be a shootout from the first quarter, as neither defence managed to stop their opposition doing the same as they have been doing all season.
Hurts already had the single-season record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback and three more on Sunday extended it to 18.
The first capped the game’s opening drive, and the Chiefs replied with Mahomes finding Travis Kelce in the corner for the tight end’s career-best 16th touchdown of the season.
However, there were ominous signs for Kansas City in the second quarter, despite cancelling out Hurts’ 45-yard touchdown pass to AJ Brown as Nick Bolton returned a Hurts fumble for a defensive touchdown.
The Eagles starved the Chiefs of possession, Mahomes began limping heavily, Hurts punched in his second touchdown and Jake Elliott kicked a field goal to make it 24-14 at half-time.
The extended break for Rihanna’s half-time show gave Kansas City more time to treat Mahomes’ ankle and regroup, and whatever was said did the trick as they came out and put together a 10-play drive capped by a Isiah Pacheco score.
They thought they had snatched the lead moments later with another defensive touchdown by Bolton, only for the play to be reversed, and another Eagles field goal made it 27-21.
But two touchdowns in quick succession, both from well-designed passing plays from the Reid playbook that flummoxed the Philly defence, swung the game in Kansas City’s favour.
Hurts kept the Eagles in it but Mahomes’ scramble up the middle allowed the Chiefs to manage the clock before making the decisive score with just seconds left.
The best Super Bowl stats
– This is the first Super Bowl in which both teams scored at least 35 points
– Hurts became the first quarterback to rush for three touchdowns in a Super Bowl
– Hurts also set a Super Bowl record for rushing yards by a QB – 70
– Facing the team with the second most sacks in a single season in NFL history, the Chiefs’ offensive line didn’t allow Mahomes to be sacked once
– Mahomes became the 13th quarterback to win multiple Super Bowls
– Mahomes is the first player from the top four professional sports in the US to win multiple –MVPs and multiple championship MVPs within 2000 days of his debut (1869)
– Reid became the 15th coach to win multiple Super Bowls
– Reid is the first head coach/manager in the top four professional sports in the US to win multiple championships after winning none over his first 20 seasons
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BVI Set to Compete at 2025 World Indoor Championships in Tokyo

The British Virgin Islands will be well represented on the global stage later this month as sprinters Beyoncé Defreitas and Rikkoi Brathwaite prepare to compete at the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Tokyo. The BVI Athletics Association officially announced their selection for the prestigious competition, set to take place from March 21 to 23 at the Nanjing Sports Training Center.
Brathwaite, a semi-finalist at last year’s Indoor World Athletics meet, will take to the track on March 21 for the 60m preliminaries at 9:10 a.m. local time. If he advances, he will return for the semifinals at 4:10 p.m. the same day. Defreitas will follow on March 22, with her 60m preliminaries scheduled for 7:15 a.m. and semifinals at 4:15 p.m.
The BVI is aiming to add to its medal count at the World Indoor Championships, with its sole podium finish coming in 2008 when Tahesia Harrigan-Scott secured bronze in the 60m sprint in Valencia, Spain. Now, Brathwaite and Defreitas look to make history once again for their nation.
Accompanying the athletes will be Ralston Henry, a World Athletics-certified senior coach, who will serve as both coach and team manager for the Championships.
The team is set to depart for Tokyo on March 13, ready to compete against the world’s best.
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Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team Wraps Up 44Cup Nanny Cay with Solid Progress and Eyes on Porto Cervo

The Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team completed its participation in the 44Cup Nanny Cay on a strong note, with all races finished under ideal conditions, including 15-18 knot winds and clear skies. The team’s performance showcased marked progress as they competed in a high-level fleet, demonstrating their growing capabilities within the class.
Throughout the day, the team made strategic adjustments to adapt to the changing conditions. Starting with the J3 jib for the first few races, they switched to the J2 jib for later races, maintaining consistent performance. Particularly noteworthy were their starts and the first windward mark roundings, where the team matched up well against the top contenders in the field. Although Charisma and Aleph Racing battled it out for the title, newer teams like GeMera and Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team used the final race to refine their coordination and continue gaining experience.
Looking ahead, the Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team is now focused on the next stop of the 44Cup circuit in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, scheduled for May 15-18, 2025. With key learnings from Nanny Cay, the team is eager to make further strides, especially with the anticipation of racing with their own boat in Porto Cervo.
“We’ve completed a very demanding event, facing some of the world’s best crews. While the results don’t yet reflect our full potential, we leave with invaluable experience and the certainty that with our own boat at the next event, we will be able to compete under better conditions,” said tactician Alfredo González.
As the 44Cup continues to grow, the Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team remains committed to using the competition as a platform for talent development, combining experienced sailors with promising young prospects. With their new boat designed specifically to meet their needs, the team aims to close the gap and emerge as a stronger contender in future events, including the overall standings.
For more information on the 44Cup Nanny Cay and race results, visit 44cup.org.
For more on the Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team, visit lanzarotecalerosailingteam.com.

16 February 2025 – 44Cup Nanny Cay
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BVI Claims USVI President’s Cup Title with 57-Run Victory Over St. Thomas All-Stars

The British Virgin Islands cricket team claim the USVI President’s Cup title, defeating the St. Thomas All-Stars by 57 runs in the championship final at the George E. Goodwin Cricket Ground on February 16.
After winning the toss, BVI elected to bat first and posted a competitive total of 170 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. Joel Williams led the scoring with 36 off 27 deliveries, supported by contributions from Ameri Hinds and Yohann Lezama, who each added 25 runs. Shelan Isidore provided late momentum, smashing 30 off just 15 balls. St. Thomas struggled to contain the BVI batting lineup, with bowler Dane Weston conceding 46 runs in his four overs while managing to claim one wicket.
Chasing 171 for victory, the St. Thomas All-Stars struggled against a disciplined BVI bowling attack and were dismissed for 113 in their full 20 overs. Collin Joseph was the top scorer for St. Thomas with 31 off 32 balls, while Samuel Jones added 18. BVI’s Julian St. Clair was instrumental in restricting the opposition, taking four wickets for just 10 runs in his two-over spell. Dhanpaul Chrisnanand and Imran Smith chipped in with two wickets each, ensuring St. Thomas never gained momentum.
For his match-winning bowling performance, St. Clair was named Man of the Match. BVI also claimed several individual accolades, with Ameri Hinds earning the MVP award for his all-around contributions—78 runs, two catches, and one wicket. St. Clair also took home the Most Wickets award, while St. Thomas’ Doyle Jones secured the Most Runs award with 69 runs in the tournament.
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