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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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Winston Bolus League Opens With Wins for Relentless and Run It Up
– Premier Wheatley Tips Off Season with Ceremonial Free Throw
The 2026 Winston Bolus National District Basketball League opened Saturday, May 9, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, with four games played over two days as the British Virgin Islands Basketball Association resumed organized district basketball competition.
Premier Natalio D. Wheatley officially opened the league by taking a ceremonial free throw during the opening ceremony, which marked the start of a season designed to strengthen coaching and expand opportunities for young athletes across the Virgin Islands.
Saturday’s schedule began with a Junior Division matchup in which Skillfull Ballers Club defeated On A Mission of the Ninth District, 79-27.
Azani Frett led Skillfull Ballers Club with 17 points. Neshaun Frett added 14 points, four steals and three blocks, while Azaniah Glasgow contributed 13 points and five assists.
On A Mission was led by Caleb Stuart, who scored 10 points and added three rebounds and one block.
In Saturday’s Senior Division game, Relentless of the Fourth District defeated VG Elite of the Ninth District, 90-70.
Shakeem Blackemor scored 29 points to lead Relentless. Devante Brewley added 16 points, and Tavon Phillip contributed 13 points.
VG Elite was paced by Shamarr George with 24 points, while Stephano Paul added 14 points.
On Sunday, Mt. Zion Stars of the Second District edged Young Empire of the Eighth District, 54-49, in Junior Division play.
Zion Phillip led Mt. Zion Stars with 25 points and 19 rebounds. Michael Sue added 10 points, including seven in the fourth quarter.
Young Empire was led by Jaleil Matthew with 15 points, while Ricco Bailey scored 12.
In the final game of the weekend, Run It Up of the Third District defeated Empire of the Eighth District, 63-45, in the Senior Division.
Kymal Panchoo recorded 23 points and 13 rebounds for Run It Up, and Jamal Serrante added 15 points.
Empire was led by Dreyonte Findlay with 14 points.
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Nick Spizzirri Wins EMCs Tortola Classics Title After Five-Game Final
The EMCs Tortola Classics came to a spectacular conclusion on Friday night, May 8, 2026, at Tortola Sports Club, with top seed Nick Spizzirri crowned champion after an unforgettable five-game victory over Pakistan’s Muhammad Huzaifa Ibrahim.
Spizzirri claimed the title 11-13, 11-1, 11-9, 8-11, 11-5 in a gripping 67-minute final that delivered everything fans had hoped for. From the very first rally, both players showcased exceptional quality, battling fiercely for control of the middle of the court. Ibrahim edged a razor-close opening game in a tense tiebreak, but Spizzirri responded emphatically in the second, storming through 11-1. The momentum continued to swing throughout the contest, with Ibrahim forcing a deciding fifth after a powerful fourth-game display. However, Spizzirri’s composure, consistency, and attacking precision proved decisive in the final game as he pulled away to seal the championship.
The title capped off an outstanding week for Spizzirri, who had looked every bit the tournament favorite from start to finish. His path to the championship included commanding victories over BVI National Champion Joe Chapman in the quarterfinals and fellow American Tad Carney in the semifinals.
Quarterfinal night saw Spizzirri defeat Chapman in straight games, while Carney delivered a clinical win over Abhiroop Reddy Nagireddygari. BVI National Coach Adam Murrills kept local hopes alive with a dominant quarterfinal victory over Ian Rothweiler, and Ibrahim secured his semifinal berth by overcoming Charles de la Riva.
In the semifinals, Spizzirri once again demonstrated his class by defeating Carney in straight games, while Ibrahim ended Murrills’ remarkable tournament run in four games. Murrills had thrilled home supporters throughout the week with upset victories and inspired performances before injury hampered his semifinal challenge.
The tournament also featured standout moments from BVI players including Joe Chapman, Charles de la Riva, and Murrills, all of whom delivered memorable performances and represented the home crowd with distinction.
Ultimately, the EMCs Tortola Classics showcased an outstanding week of professional squash in the British Virgin Islands, blending elite international talent with impressive local achievements. From opening-round upsets to a championship final worthy of the occasion, the event proved a major success for Tortola Sports Club and the growing squash community in the BVI.
As players and fans reflect on a thrilling week, one thing is certain — the EMCs Tortola Classics has further cemented its reputation as one of the Caribbean’s premier squash events.

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Top seed Nick Spizzirri and Muhammad Huzaifa Ibrahim PAK advances to the finals of the EMCs Tortola Classics
Semifinals night at the EMCs Tortola Classics brought high-level drama, fierce competition, and emotional moments on Thursday evening at Tortola Sports Club, as the tournament’s championship finalists were officially decided.
Top seed Nick Spizzirri continued his impressive run with a straight-games victory over close friend and fellow American Tad Carney. With the two players having grown up together, attended primary school, and living just minutes apart, familiarity was high entering the contest. The match opened with long, tactical rallies as both players carefully tested each other’s strengths. While the exchanges were often evenly contested, Spizzirri consistently demonstrated superior composure in key moments, using his movement and shot selection to outmaneuver Carney and secure an 11-3, 11-6, 12-10 victory. Carney threatened to extend the battle after building a 9-7 advantage in the third, but Spizzirri steadied himself to close out the match in three games.
The second semifinal featured hometown favorite and BVI National Coach Adam Murrills against Pakistan’s rising star Muhammad Huzaifa Ibrahim. Murrills energized the local crowd with a fast start, racing to an early lead in the opening game, but Ibrahim’s explosive power and precise winners soon shifted momentum. After taking the first two games, Ibrahim saw Murrills respond brilliantly in the third with improved court positioning and creative attacking play. However, disaster struck early in the fourth when Murrills sustained a right leg injury, significantly limiting his mobility. Despite bravely continuing, the BVI coach was unable to overcome the physical setback, and Ibrahim capitalized to seal an 11-8, 11-4, 5-11, 11-2 win and punch his ticket to the final.
The results set up a highly anticipated championship clash between the tournament’s top seed Nick Spizzirri and the dangerous Muhammad Huzaifa Ibrahim. Spizzirri enters the final with consistent form and recent success from tournaments in Bermuda and the U.S., while Ibrahim’s power and shot-making ability have established him as a serious challenger capable of producing an upset.
Following the semifinals, JTV Sports caught up with Adam Murrills, Tad Carney, and Muhammad Huzaifa Ibrahim. Murrills expressed disappointment that he was unable to fully dictate play from the start, Carney predicted Spizzirri would claim the title in three games, and Ibrahim acknowledged Spizzirri’s credentials while making it clear he would not be intimidated as he pursues championship glory.
With the EMCs Tortola Classics final now set, fans at Tortola Sports Club are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to an outstanding week of professional squash.
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