Chiefs Are 1.5-Point Favorites Over Eagles in Super Bowl LIX

Two years later, the Chiefs and Eagles are getting together in the Super Bowl again.

Last time, the Eagles entered the game as 1.5-point favorites for the game played in Arizona. This time, the DraftKings opening line has the Chiefs as 1.5-point favorites in Super Bowl LIX, to be played in New Orleans.

In Super Bowl LVII, the Eagles seemed to have the better overall team. As we saw at the time, that doesn’t matter when the Chiefs have quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

We’ll find out whether the Chiefs can do it again, giving them the first-ever Super Bowl three-peat — with the bookends coming against Philadelphia.

Are Mets Close to Signing Pete Alonso?

Pete Alonso may wind up signing again with the New York Mets.

Alonso and the Mets are currently far apart in talks, with a sizable gap between what the first baseman wants and what the Mets are offering right now.

The two sides are far enough apart that the Mets have considered other options at first base. One move could involve moving third baseman Mark Vientos to first and letting younger players like Brett Baty try to lock down the third base job.

The Mets, like many teams, are not prioritizing a need for power as  much, which is hurting Alonso’s market. Alonso is also coming off a down year by his standards, as he hit .240 with 34 home runs in 2024. Setting aside the shortened 2020 season, that is the lowest single-season home run total of his career. 

The first baseman remains a fan favorite, however, and bringing him back would be a popular move. Whether it is possible might depend on whether the two sides are willing to compromise.

More Than 250,000 Ford Broncos, Mavericks, Recalled Over Battery Issue

Ford Motor Company has recalled 272,817 vehicles in the United States due to concerns over battery failure, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced.

Certain Ford Bronco Sport models from 2021 to 2023 and Maverick models from 2022 to 2023 are reported to be prone to having their 12-volt battery experience degradation and suddenly fail, which can lead to a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights or drive power, and increase the odds of being involved in a crash, the U.S. auto safety regulator said. 

Owners can take their vehicle to a Ford dealership for an inspection and have the 12-volt battery replaced free of charge if necessary.