President Donald Trump stands with his daughter Ivanka Trump before the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, in New Orleans.(AP)Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) huddles up his teammates prior to the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans.(AP)
7:54AM: Eagles score another touchdown!
Hurts airs out a deep pass to a streaking Smith, who shakes off heavy defensive pressure to make the catch!
Elliott follows up with the successful extra point, pushing the Eagles' lead to 34-0.
7:52AM: President Donald Trump has left the Super Bowl. Mahomes’ mother, brother and sister posed for a photo with Trump in his suite before he left.
7:46AM: Elliott converts after penalty
Elliott lines up for the field goal, and though his initial kick sails through the uprights, a flag is thrown for a false start on Eagles' long snapper Lovato, pushing the attempt back five yards.
Now facing a 29-yard try, Elliott nails it, extending the Eagles' lead to 27-0.
3rd Quarter
Kansas City Chiefs 0-27 Philadelphia Eagles
7:36AM: Eagles call timeout
Struggling to make any progress on their first attempt, the Eagles decide to call a timeout with 2nd and Goal to regroup.
3rd Quarter | 6:04 Remaining
Kansas City Chiefs 0-24 Philadelphia Eagles
7:23AM: Second half underway – Chiefs in desperate need of a comeback
After deferring at the coin toss, the Chiefs finally get their turn to receive as they look to spark what would be a stunning comeback.
With Kansas City needing points on this drive, Elliott kicks off with a 65-yard boot to the Philadelphia 35-yard line, setting the stage for a pivotal second half.
3rd Quarter | 15:00 Remaining
Kansas City Chiefs 0-24 Philadelphia Eagles
7:02AM: Hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar to headline the Super Bowl half-time show. Actually it has begun with the lights going off for its start.
Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.(AP)
6:58AM: Record Alert!
There’s the record for Saquon: Most yards in a full season by a RB
Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley has passed Terrell Davis for most rushing yards in a full season (meaning both regular season and playoffs).
Davis rushed for 2,476 for Denver in 1998. Barkley entered this Super Bowl with 2,447 yards. He’s got 2,478 now with the game at halftime.
Barkley tied Davis’ record with a 9-yard run with 4:49 left in the second quarter, then passed the mark with a 2-yard carry on the last snap of the first half.
Half-time: Kansas City Chiefs 0-24 Philadelphia Eagles
6:43AM: Hurts and Brown connect for another Eagles touchdown!
Hurts stands tall in the pocket before launching a deep pass to Brown down the left sideline. Brown hauls it in and sprints into the end zone untouched!
Elliott adds the extra point, further extending Philadelphia’s commanding lead to 24-0 just before halftime.
2nd Quarter | 1:35 Remaining
Kansas City Chiefs 0-24 Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs.(AP)
6:41AM: Eagles defense strikes again with a huge interception!
Under relentless pressure from the Eagles' defense, Mahomes attempts a low throw to Brown—but Baun reads it perfectly, diving to his right for a spectacular interception!
Philadelphia takes over at the Kansas City 12-yard line, setting up a prime scoring opportunity.
6:19AM: Interception!
Mahomes rolls to his right, looking for an open target—but he throws it straight into the hands of Cooper DeJean!
DeJean snags the interception and sprints into the end zone for a pick-six. What a game-changing play!
Also, DeJean became the first player to score a Super Bowl TD on his birthday.
2nd quarter 7:03 left: Kansas City Chiefs 0-17 Philadelphia Eagles
6:15AM: Eagles extend their lead with a field goal
Philadelphia sends out Jake Elliott for a 43-yard field goal attempt, and he drills it—only for a penalty flag to fly. The Eagles are penalized for an early movement before the snap, pushing them back five yards for a 48-yard attempt.
Despite winds threatening to alter the kick’s trajectory, Elliott remains steady and sends it straight through the uprights, extending the Eagles' lead to two possessions.
2nd Quarter | 8:38 Remaining
Kansas City Chiefs 0-10 Philadelphia Eagles
6:05AM: Back to the game!
Mahomes looks for his go-to target, Travis Kelce, but the pass slips through the tight end’s hands.
Facing 4th and 3 from their own 9-yard line, Kansas City brings in Araiza for another punt. He delivers a 54-yard kick to the Philadelphia 37-yard line, where Winchester picks up an extra six yards on the return.
The Eagles call a timeout to regroup.
2nd Quarter | 12:37 Remaining
Kansas City Chiefs 0-7 Philadelphia Eagles
6:02AM: That 1-yard rush by Hurts made him the fifth player with four Super Bowl rushing touchdowns in a career. Emmitt Smith has the most, with five. Thurman Thomas, Franco Harris, John Elway and now Hurts all have four.
5:54AM: Eagles lead as the first quarter comes to a close
Hurts fires a pass to the left sideline, but Conner is immediately met by the defense and driven back for a four-yard loss.
Philadelphia will begin the second quarter from the Kansas City 34-yard line, looking to extend their lead.
End of 1st Quarter
Kansas City Chiefs 0-7 Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles fans react to the Eagles first touchdown at the watch party for NFL football's Super Bowl 59 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP)
5:41AM: Hurts with the first touchdown!
Jalen Hurts takes the snap and surges up the middle, with the Eagles' offensive line pushing him across the goal line for the game's opening score.
Philadelphia then opts for the extra point, successfully converting to take the lead.
1st Quarter | 6:15 Remaining
Kansas City Chiefs 0-7 Philadelphia Eagles
5:36AM: 2nd and 11 – Hurts launches a deep pass to Dotson on the right side, and he makes the catch!
It initially appears to be the game's first touchdown, but replays confirm he was brought down just a yard shy of the end zone. The Eagles now have 1st and Goal.
1st Quarter | 6:30 Remaining
Kansas City Chiefs 0-0 Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks to throw against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game.(AP)
5:25AM:
Mahomes connects with Smith-Schuster on a short pass for an 11-yard gain, securing a first down at the 20-yard line.
On the next play, he targets Kelce down the middle, but the pass falls incomplete, setting up 2nd and 9.
1st Quarter | 10:03 Remaining
Kansas City Chiefs 0-0 Philadelphia Eagles
5:12AM: The Chiefs win the toss and opt to kick off.
The Chiefs will receive the kickoff to start the second half.
5:08AM: National Anthem
New Orleans native Jon Batiste takes centre stage as he performs the national anthem.
4:54AM: Lady Gaga and Ledisi lead star-studded pregame performances
Super Bowl LIX wasted no time bringing powerhouse musical acts to the stage. Lady Gaga kicked things off with a stirring performance of Hold My Hand, followed by Harry Connick Jr. and the Southern University Marching Band electrifying the Superdome with New Orleans flair. And the excitement doesn't stop there—up next, Jon Batiste will deliver the national anthem, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle will perform America the Beautiful, and Ledisi will take the spotlight with Lift Every Voice and Sing.
4:46AM: The Chiefs secured their spot by edging out the Buffalo Bills in a thrilling AFC Championship Game, while the Eagles dominated the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship. The last time these two teams faced off for the Lombardi Trophy, Kansas City clinched a narrow 38-35 win.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are on the brink of history as they chase an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl victory. Standing in their way are the Philadelphia Eagles, determined to prevent them from cementing a dynasty when the two teams face off at the Superdome.
Kansas City previously bested Philadelphia in Super Bowl 57, overcoming a 10-point halftime deficit to secure the Lombardi Trophy. Led by two-time MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs believe they have the winning formula once again.
However, the Eagles' top-ranked defense could pose a serious challenge. Their offense has also gained firepower with the addition of star running back Saquon Barkley from the New York Giants, giving quarterback Jalen Hurts another dynamic weapon.
Adding to the drama, this game features a coaching battle between generations. Andy Reid, the Chiefs' 66-year-old head coach and one of the most accomplished in NFL history, will square off against 43-year-old Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni.
Team Stats:
Kansas City Chiefs
-- Mahomes has won four straight playoff games when trailing entering the fourth quarter—the longest such streak by any quarterback. This run began in Super Bowl 57 against the Eagles.
-- Defensive lineman Chris Jones ranks third in pass rush win rate (15.3%) among interior defenders, despite facing double teams on 70% of snaps (fifth-highest rate).
-- Andy Reid will coach his 45th career playoff game, surpassing Bill Belichick for the most in NFL history. He is also the first head coach to face his former team twice in a Super Bowl.
-- The Chiefs have won nine straight postseason games dating back to 2022, tying for the second-longest streak in playoff history. Only the Patriots (10 straight from 2001-2005) have done better.
--Kansas City will wear white jerseys for the second time in their last three Super Bowl appearances. Since Super Bowl 39 in the 2004 season, teams wearing white have won 16 of the last 20 championships. The Chiefs wore red in their Super Bowl LIV and LVIII wins.
Philadelphia Eagles
-- Jalen Hurts holds the record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in playoff history (nine). With one more, he will become just the ninth player in NFL history to reach 10 postseason rushing scores. Only Marshawn Lynch (12) and LeGarrette Blount (11) have done so in the 21st century.
-- The Eagles need 27 more points to break the record for most scored in a single postseason. The 1994 49ers set the current mark (131) in one fewer game.
-- Among 36 players who have faced at least 75 coverage targets this season (including playoffs), DeJean and Mitchell rank second and third in fewest yards allowed per target. They trail only Texanscornerback Derek Stingley Jr., according to NFL Next Gen Stats.
-- Saquon Barkley needs just 30 yards to surpass Terrell Davis' 1998 record for most rushing yards in a single season (2,476, including playoffs). The Chiefs, under defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo since 2019, have not allowed any rusher to reach 100 yards in a playoff game.
-- The Eagles ran the ball more often than they passed this season (621 rush attempts vs 448 pass attempts). Historically, 83% of Super Bowl winners from the first 40 editions of the game had more rushes than passes. However, since 2006, only the 2013 Seahawks have achieved that feat.
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PlayStation users worldwide faced major disruptions on Friday evening as the PlayStation Network (PSN) experienced a widespread outage. Reports surged on Down Detector, with nearly 70,000 users highlighting issues related to server connectivity, login access, and PlayStation Store functionality. Sony confirmed the disruption and stated that they were working to restore services.
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A large number of PlayStation users encountered connectivity issues on Friday evening as the PlayStation Network (PSN) suffered a global outage. According to Down Detector, the disruption began around 5:20 p.m. ET, with reports peaking at 5:49 p.m. when more than 68,000 complaints were logged. The majority of reports (78%) indicated server connection failures, while 19% were linked to login issues, and 3% reported other functionality errors.
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Users Unable to Access Online Features
The outagecoincided with a time when many gamers were returning home from work or school, expecting to access PlayStation’s online services. Users reported problems connecting to friends lists, accessing account management tabs, and making purchases on the PlayStation Store and PlayStation Direct. Sony acknowledged the problem on its official PlayStation Network page, stating, "We're working to resolve the issue as soon as possible."
Multiple Consoles Affected
The service disruption impacted all PlayStation devices, including PS5, PS4, PS3, PS Vita, and web-based platforms. Users attempting to log in were met with the error message, "PlayStation Network is currently undergoing maintenance (WS-37432-9)." The only available options were to dismiss the message or visit PlayStation’s website for support.
Nearly 70,000 Complaints Logged
While Sony did not provide immediate details on the cause of the outage, affected players turned to social media and Down Detector to report their experiences. By 6:00 p.m. ET, nearly 70,000 users had flagged the issue on Down Detector, confirming the widespread nature of the disruption.
Sony Yet to Provide an Explanation
As of now, Sony has not disclosed what caused the outage or provided a timeline for full restoration of services. No further details have been shared regarding whether the outage was due to maintenance, technical issues, or other factors. The situation remains ongoing, and users are advised to check PlayStation’s official website for further updates.
This is a developing story, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Aiding millions at Maha Kumbh 2025: Reliance Foundation’s ‘Teerth Yatri Seva’
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Aiding millions at Maha Kumbh 2025: Reliance Foundation’s ‘Teerth Yatri Seva’
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Reliance Foundation is enhancing the pilgrimage experience at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj through its 'Teerth Yatri Seva' initiative. This effort includes free meals, medical aid, transport support, safety measures, and improved connectivity, ensuring pilgrims can focus on their spiritual journey without logistical challenges.
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As millions gather at Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh 2025, Reliance Foundation is extending its ‘We Care’ philosophy through the ‘Teerth Yatri Seva’ initiative. This large-scale effort focuses on providing essential services such as free meals, medical assistance, transport support, safety measures, and enhanced connectivity, ensuring a seamlesspilgrimage experience.
In collaboration with spiritual leaders and local authorities, Reliance Foundation is working to make the world’s largest religious congregation safer and more accessible. The initiative includes community kitchens, 24x7 medical aid, battery-operated vehicles for the elderly, and life jackets for a secure dip in the Ganges. Jio’s expanded network infrastructure will also support pilgrims with uninterruptedconnectivity.
By addressing key challenges, ‘Teerth Yatri Seva’ reaffirmsReliance Foundation’s commitment to social welfare, allowing devotees to focus on their spiritual journey with peace of mind, without logistical concerns. Through thoughtful planning and widespread service implementation, ‘Teerth Yatri Seva’ is shaping up to be a transformative initiative that enhances both the spiritual and practical aspects of this once-in-a-lifetime journey.
