Eagles agree to multi-year extension with Nick Sirianni after Super Bowl win

Eagles agree to multi-year extension with Nick Sirianni after Super Bowl win

The Philadelphia Eagles are rewarding Nick Sirianni after he led the club to its first Super Bowl win since 2018. The team agreed to a long-term extension with Sirianni, it announced Monday. The Eagles did not announce specifics regarding Sirianni's extension. In the team's statement, team CEO Jeffrey Lurie praised Sirianni for "his authentic style of leadership" among other things. We've agreed on a multi-year extension with Head Coach Nick Sirianni ‼️pic.twitter.com/K094MmJ0fR — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles)May 19, 2025 Sirianni, 43, was originally hired as the Eagles' head coach in 2021. Prior to that, he served as the Indianapolis Colts' offensive coordinator. He oversaw the team's transition to Jacoby Brissett after Andrew Luck's surprising retirement ahead of the 2019 NFL season and helped the team reach the playoffs under Philip Rivers the following year. Sirianni proved to be the right hire in Philadelphia. With the team coming off a 4-11-1 season, the Eagles fired Doug Pederson and brought in Sirianni. The Eagles rebounded to 9-8 in his first year as head coach, but lost in the wild-card round of the playoffs. The next year, Sirianni led the Eagles to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. After a disappointing 2023 — in which the Eagles once again made the playoffs, but lost in the wild-card round — Philadelphia got back on track in 2024. The team went 14-3 in the regular season, and reached the Super Bowl for the second time in four seasons under Sirianni. The Eagles managed to get their revenge the second time around,defeating the Chiefs 40-22to win Super Bowl LIX. While the Eagles are expected to be a Super Bowl contender in 2025, the team will have to overcome some change. Last year's offensive coordinator, Kellen Moore, left the club in the offseason to be the head coach for the New Orleans Saints. That change may not disrupt the Eagles too much. Sirianni has experience with coordinators leaving. Following the 2022 season, both Shane Steichen and Jonathan Gannon left for head-coaching jobs elsewhere. The Eagles weathered both departures, and won the Super Bowl just two seasons later. That change could prove significant, but as long as Sirianni has Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkely and A.J. Brown around, the Eagles will probably be just fine moving forward.

byKevin Jones

in

May 19, 2025

Eagles agree to multi-year extension with Nick Sirianni after Super Bowl win

Eagles agree to multi-year extension with Nick Sirianni after Super Bowl win The Philadelphia Eagles are rewarding Nick Sirianni after he le...

Read More

Nikola Jokić on if the Nuggets could win a title with their core: 'If we could, we would'

Nikola Jokić on if the Nuggets could win a title with their core: 'If we could, we would'

Nikola Jokić didn't mince words when asked if his Denver Nuggets could still win a title with the core from the 2023 championship team. After besting the LA Clippers in seven games to advance to the Western Conference semifinals, Denver fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in another Game 7 on Sunday. Following the defeat, a reporter asked The Joker if he felt the Nuggets are still contenders. The journalist also noted the back-to-back full series and injuries to Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. Jokić was asked if he thinks the Nuggets can still win a championship with this core:"I mean we didn't, so obviously we can't." 👀pic.twitter.com/oGtxMzt1uG — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport)May 19, 2025 "I mean, we didn't, so [we] obviously can't," Jokić said. "If we could, we would win it. I don't believe in those 'If, if,' stuff. We had the opportunity; we didn't win, so I think we can't." Jokic averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists while shooting 57.6% from the field as the Nuggets went 50-32 in the regular season. The Nuggets' playoff run also came after head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Boothwere firedthree games before the postseason. Despite their second-round exit, Jokic is a finalist for the NBA MVP award alongside the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks.

byKevin Jones

in

May 19, 2025

Nikola Jokić on if the Nuggets could win a title with their core: 'If we could, we would'

Nikola Jokić on if the Nuggets could win a title with their core: 'If we could, we would' Nikola Jokić didn't mince words when a...

Read More

Sports betting roundup: Game 7s and PGA Championship highlight weekend of sports

Sports betting roundup: Game 7s and PGA Championship highlight weekend of sports

TheNBAandNHLplayoffs are on to the conference finals after a pair of Game 7s on Sunday. And there was also thePGA Championship, whereScottie Schefflerwon the third major of his career. Although he was briefly tied with Jon Rahm during the final round, Scheffler ran away from the rest of the field on the back nine, finishing at 11 under and winning by five shots. Trends of the Week TheFlorida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1in the NHL's Game 7. Florida was -140 on the moneyline at the BetMGM Sportsbook and took in 37% of the bets and 57% of the money. The over-under closed at five, and 62% of the bets and 51% of the money were on the under. Inthe NBA, despite trailing in the first half,Oklahoma City blew out Denver 125-93. The Thunder closed as 8.5-point favorites and only took in 25% of the bets and 52% of the money. At the PGA Championship, Scheffler opened with odds to be the outright winner at +450, and despite trailing by five strokes after the first round, he was +350 to win. After the second round, he improved to +200, and entering the final round with a three-shot lead, he was -400. In the WNBA on Saturday, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were 8.5-point favorites over Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. The Fever easily covered,winning 93-58, and Clark recorded a triple-double. Indiana took in 69% of the bets and 83% of the money to cover the spread. Upset of the Week TheNew York Knicks blew out the Boston Celtics 119-81in Friday's Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. New York was +1400 to win the series 4-2. Coming Up The NBAWestern Conference finalsbetween the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder begins Tuesday, while the Eastern Conference finals between the New York Knicks and Indian Pacers begins Wednesday. New York is -160 to win the series and is taking in 39% of the bets and 76% of the handle. Meanwhile, the Thunder are -350 and are taking in 18% of the bets and 42% of the handle. ___ This column was provided to The Associated Press by BetMGM online sportsbook. ___ AP sports:https://apnews.com/hub/sports

byKevin Jones

in

May 19, 2025

Sports betting roundup: Game 7s and PGA Championship highlight weekend of sports

Sports betting roundup: Game 7s and PGA Championship highlight weekend of sports TheNBAandNHLplayoffs are on to the conference finals after ...

Read More

Ballon d'Or gets date in Paris that lets more women nominees attend soccer's biggest awards

Ballon d'Or gets date in Paris that lets more women nominees attend soccer's biggest awards

PARIS (AP) — The Ballon d'Or ceremony to award the most coveted individual honors in soccer finally has a better date for women nominees to be there. The awards for 2025 will be presented on Sept. 22 in Paris,UEFA said Monday. This time, the ceremony does not clash withinternational match dates in women's soccerwhen players are on mandatory duty in camp with national teams. "We are proud to expand our recognition to include three new categories celebrating the achievements of female players," said UEFA, which has since last year jointly organized the storied event with the publishing house that owns "France Football" magazine. Women players and coaches criticized organizers in each of the past two years when most could not be in Paris for the gala ceremony in a downtown theater. Those ceremonies were onOct. 30, 2023andOct. 28, 2024— Monday evenings in weeks when there were no men's games in the Champions League or for national teams. Sept. 22 is again a Monday in a free week for the Champions League, plus no qualifying games for the 2026 World Cup. And not for the women either. The Ballon d'Or winners last year were both from Spain: Manchester City midfielder Rodri and Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmatí. She also won the previous year. The new categories for women will recognise the best young player, best goalkeeper and top scorer for club/national team. Nominations for the 2025 awards will be announced in August, UEFA said. ___ AP soccer:https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

byKevin Jones

in

May 19, 2025

Ballon d'Or gets date in Paris that lets more women nominees attend soccer's biggest awards

Ballon d'Or gets date in Paris that lets more women nominees attend soccer's biggest awards PARIS (AP) — The Ballon d'Or ceremon...

Read More

Eiza González Goes Instagram Official with Tennis Star Grigor Dimitrov on His Birthday: 'The Man of My Dreams'

Eiza González Goes Instagram Official with Tennis Star Grigor Dimitrov on His Birthday: 'The Man of My Dreams'

Arnold Jerocki/Getty Eiza González showed off her new romance with Bulgarian tennis pro Grigor Dimitrov when they went Instagram official on Saturday, May 17 "You truly are my absolutely favorite human, and I can't believe I've been lucky enough to find you," González wrote on Instagram as she celebrated Dimitrov's 34th birthday González and Dimitrov were first romantically linked in April when they were photographed holding hands in Madrid after she attended one of his matches Eiza GonzálezandGrigor Dimitrovare going Instagram official with their relationship. On Saturday, May 17, González, 35, shared four photos of her posing with Bulgarian pro tennis player Dimitrov, who turned 34 the day prior, from their appearance at Red Sea Film Foundation's "Women In Cinema" gala in France on Thursday, May 15 onInstagramas the pair made their public debut as a couple. "Happiest bday to the man of my dreams," González wrote in a caption to her post. "@grigordimitrov you're one of one. You truly are my absolutely favorite human, and I can't believe I've been lucky enough to find you. You've restored so much in me I didn't think was possible." González and Dimitrov first sparked romance rumors in April after they werephotographed holding handswhile out together in Madrid. TheFountain of Youthactress was seen attending one of Dimitrov's matches at the Madrid Open days earlier with Eva Longoria, among others. "To the kindest most thoughtful and caring man. I admire every inch of the human you are and are becoming," González added in her caption. "I cannot wait to celebrate many many more. I love you G. ❤️" Hoda Davaine/Getty A number of González's and Dimitrov's famous friends, including Aaron Paul, Alessandra Rosaldo, Henry Golding, Rosamund Pike and tennis legend Serena Williams commented on their post. "So happy you are happy darling," Pike wrote in a comment, while Williams added, "Aiiiiiiiiiiiii love this." "Love seeing this!🔥❤️" Paul added. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Hoda Davaine/Getty González has been romantically linked to a number of celebrities in the past, including NBA playerBen Simmonsand actors likeJason Momoa,Timothée Chalamet,Liam HemsworthandJosh Duhamel. However, the actress toldInStylein March 2024 that she had "sort of given up on dating" and she was "not looking anymore" at that time. Dimitrov wasromantically connected to fellow tennis player Maria Sharapovaand actress-singer Nicole Scherzinger atdifferent timesin the 2010s. "And the older I get, it's harder for me because I don't play around," González toldInStyleof dating at that time. "I go in and I give it all. I am not going to half-a-- anything." González's next movie, the action-adventure filmFountain of Youthwith Natalie Portman and John Krasinski, releases on Apple TV+ May 23. Read the original article onPeople

byKevin Jones

in

May 19, 2025

Eiza González Goes Instagram Official with Tennis Star Grigor Dimitrov on His Birthday: 'The Man of My Dreams'

Eiza González Goes Instagram Official with Tennis Star Grigor Dimitrov on His Birthday: 'The Man of My Dreams' Arnold Jerocki/Getty ...

Read More