US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title 2

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup was held in the United States from June 14 to July 13, featuring 32 teams. Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to secure its second title in the tournament. The draw for the first 48-team FIFA World Cup was made on December 5. Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan and Jordan are set to debut in the finals. This file photo taken on July 13, 2025 shows players of Chelsea FC celebrating with trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

4. Chen Yuxi (China, diving) Chen won three gold medals in women's 10m platform, women's synchronized 10m platform and mixed team at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Her victory in the individual platform marked her fourth world title in the event and made her the first diver in history to achieve the feat. Chen also secured a fourth consecutive synchronized world title, second only to the five-title record held by compatriot Chen Ruolin. She was named the 2025 Female Diving Athlete of the Year by World Aquatics. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Chen Yuxi of China posing after the awarding ceremony for the women's 10m platform final of diving at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Luo Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Noe Ponti, Maxime Grousset, Michele Busa showing their medals. Maxime Grousset crowned European champion in the 100m butterfly beating Noe Ponti by one hundredth of a second, on December 5, 2025 in Lublin, Poland. One day after losing the gold medal to Noé Ponti in the 100m medley final, Maxime Grousset took his revenge by winning the 100m butterfly title ahead of the Swiss swimmer on Friday at the European Short Course Championships in Lublin. Photo by Kazimierz Kozuch /400mm.pl/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset crowned European champion in the 100m butterfly beating Noe Ponti by one hundredth of a second, on December 5, 2025 in Lublin, Poland. One day after losing the gold medal to Noé Ponti in the 100m medley final, Maxime Grousset took his revenge by winning the 100m butterfly title ahead of the Swiss swimmer on Friday at the European Short Course Championships in Lublin. Photo by Kazimierz Kozuch /400mm.pl/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset crowned European champion in the 100m butterfly beating Noe Ponti by one hundredth of a second, on December 5, 2025 in Lublin, Poland. One day after losing the gold medal to Noé Ponti in the 100m medley final, Maxime Grousset took his revenge by winning the 100m butterfly title ahead of the Swiss swimmer on Friday at the European Short Course Championships in Lublin. Photo by Kazimierz Kozuch /400mm.pl/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset crowned European champion in the 100m butterfly beating Noe Ponti by one hundredth of a second, on December 5, 2025 in Lublin, Poland. One day after losing the gold medal to Noé Ponti in the 100m medley final, Maxime Grousset took his revenge by winning the 100m butterfly title ahead of the Swiss swimmer on Friday at the European Short Course Championships in Lublin. Photo by Kazimierz Kozuch /400mm.pl/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Noe Ponti, Maxime Grousset, Michele Busa showing their medals. Maxime Grousset crowned European champion in the 100m butterfly beating Noe Ponti by one hundredth of a second, on December 5, 2025 in Lublin, Poland. One day after losing the gold medal to Noé Ponti in the 100m medley final, Maxime Grousset took his revenge by winning the 100m butterfly title ahead of the Swiss swimmer on Friday at the European Short Course Championships in Lublin. Photo by Kazimierz Kozuch /400mm.pl/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset crowned European champion in the 100m butterfly beating Noe Ponti by one hundredth of a second, on December 5, 2025 in Lublin, Poland. One day after losing the gold medal to Noé Ponti in the 100m medley final, Maxime Grousset took his revenge by winning the 100m butterfly title ahead of the Swiss swimmer on Friday at the European Short Course Championships in Lublin. Photo by Kazimierz Kozuch /400mm.pl/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset crowned European champion in the 100m butterfly beating Noe Ponti by one hundredth of a second, on December 5, 2025 in Lublin, Poland. One day after losing the gold medal to Noé Ponti in the 100m medley final, Maxime Grousset took his revenge by winning the 100m butterfly title ahead of the Swiss swimmer on Friday at the European Short Course Championships in Lublin. Photo by Kazimierz Kozuch /400mm.pl/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset (L) crowned European champion in the 100m butterfly beating Noe Ponti (R) by one hundredth of a second, on December 5, 2025 in Lublin, Poland. One day after losing the gold medal to Noé Ponti in the 100m medley final, Maxime Grousset took his revenge by winning the 100m butterfly title ahead of the Swiss swimmer on Friday at the European Short Course Championships in Lublin. Photo by Kazimierz Kozuch /400mm.pl/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset Crowned European Champion In The 100M Butterfly - Lublin

Maxime Grousset crowned European champion in the 100m butterfly beating Noe Ponti by one hundredth of a second, on December 5, 2025 in Lublin, Poland. One day after losing the gold medal to Noé Ponti in the 100m medley final, Maxime Grousset took his revenge by winning the 100m butterfly title ahead of the Swiss swimmer on Friday at the European Short Course Championships in Lublin. Photo by Kazimierz Kozuch /400mm.pl/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

SoftBank Hawks players celebrate after the baseball team won the Pacific League pennant for the second consecutive season with a 4-1 victory over the Seibu Lions at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 27, 2025.

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

SoftBank Hawks players celebrate after the baseball team won the Pacific League pennant for the second consecutive season with a 4-1 victory over the Seibu Lions at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 27, 2025.

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

SoftBank Hawks players celebrate after the baseball team won the Pacific League pennant for the second consecutive season with a 4-1 victory over the Seibu Lions at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 27, 2025.