The Seattle Seahawks have received their Super Bowl LX championship rings during a private ceremony, celebrating the franchise’s second NFL title with custom-designed jewellery.
The commemorative pieces, crafted by Jason of Beverly Hills, feature diamonds, sapphires, and several unique mechanical elements.
A centrepiece highlights two Lombardi Trophy replicas, honouring the franchise’s pair of championship victories.
These iconic trophies sit behind the team logo, which is encrusted with 50 round white diamonds to mark their upcoming 50th season in 2025.
Intricate design and hidden features
The striking jewellery incorporates a functional mechanism triggered by a custom ’12 Flag’ button.
Pressing this lever releases miniature Lumen Field arches, which expand to reveal the hidden phrase “World Champions”.
Players can also detach the top of the band entirely to wear the diamond-encrusted crest as a pendant on a chain.
Beneath this removable face lies an authentic piece of a football used during their triumphant championship campaign.
Personal touches and franchise mantras
Each player’s specific band includes their name and squad number engraved prominently on one side.
This personalisation sits alongside the acronym M.O.B., representing “Mission Over Bulls–t”, a rallying cry adopted by the squad last year.
The opposite side displays the motto “12 As One” positioned above a Seattle skyline engraving and the Super Bowl LX logo.
Inside the band, a “17 Wins” inscription commemorates the NFC West side’s combined regular-season and playoff success.
Months of meticulous craftsmanship
A franchise statement detailed the complex internal mechanism, which utilises multiple levers and spring systems.
The ring engineering process required months of development to ensure the mechanism operated seamlessly while maintaining integrity, durability, and luxury craftsmanship.
Jeweller Jason of Beverly Hills previously manufactured championship hardware for the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tiffany & Co. were responsible for producing the Seattle franchise’s first commemorative rings following Super Bowl XLVIII.
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge following the death of his partner in Tennessee.
A grand jury in Hamilton County returned the indictment on Tuesday after prosecutors dismissed a lesser evidence-tampering charge.
The 31-year-old is accused of killing 29-year-old Gabriella Perpetuo in February.
Medical examiner details severe injuries
An autopsy report listed the victim’s cause of death as multiple blunt force trauma.
The document detailed 12 distinct injuries, including bone fractures, severe bruising and stab wounds.
Evidence presented in court indicated the former Ohio State standout used artificial intelligence to ask how to seek medical help without contacting authorities.
Prosecutors allege he specifically asked ChatGPT if a fall could cause bruising to both eyes and stab-like wounds.
Potential life sentence and prior history
The state is seeking a first-degree murder conviction, which carries a mandatory life sentence in Tennessee.
Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp stated that a decision regarding the death penalty will be made in the coming weeks.
At the time of his arrest, the former first-round draft pick was already on probation across two separate states.
Court records show these probation terms stemmed from three distinct alleged assaults involving family members and another individual.
NFL career background
Selected 20th overall by the New York Jets in the 2016 draft, the defender played 58 games during his professional career.
He also spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills before his time in the league concluded in 2020.
He currently remains in the Hamilton County Jail without bond.
The Denver Broncos have signed head coach Sean Payton to a new five-year contract following a highly successful 2025 campaign in Colorado.
The 62-year-old had two years remaining on his previous agreement, which has now been entirely replaced by this latest lucrative commitment.
Financial details of the extended deal have not been publicly disclosed by the franchise.
Rewarding a remarkable turnaround
This decisive move comes after the veteran tactician guided Denver to the AFC Championship Game during his third season at the helm.
Under his leadership, the AFC West outfit achieved an impressive 14-3 regular-season record in 2025.
The team has recorded a cumulative 32-19 tally over his three-year tenure, consistently improving their win percentage each year.
Securing front office stability
This coaching extension closely follows a similar five-year deal awarded to general manager George Paton last month.
Both key figures are now firmly contracted to guide the organisation through the remainder of the decade until the 2030 season.
Establishing a winning culture
Sean Payton has led an impressive turnaround over the past three seasons, instilling a winning culture with high expectations.
Broncos owner Greg Penner praised the collaborative environment operating behind the scenes within their football operations.
I appreciate the close partnership he shares with George Paton along with the alignment and stability across our football operations.
We’re thrilled for Sean to continue leading our team as head coach, building on our progress during such an exciting time for the Broncos.
A costly but vindicated acquisition
The Denver hierarchy notably traded a 2023 first-round draft pick and a 2024 second-round selection to the New Orleans Saints to acquire his services.
The former Saints boss had originally stepped away from football following the 2021 season after recording 152 victories in Louisiana.
However, because he remained under contract with his former employers through 2024, a significant compensation package was required to facilitate his return to the touchline.
The 2006 NFL Coach of the Year remains widely respected across the league for capturing a memorable Super Bowl championship following the 2009 season.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has publicly addressed the off-season trade of star receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, choosing to focus on their past successes while embracing a new era.
Reflecting on historic achievements
The blockbuster move, which officially concluded on Wednesday, sees the standout wideout heading to Foxborough in exchange for a future first-round draft pick and a fifth-round selection.
During their four years as team-mates, the dynamic duo formed one of the National Football League’s most potent offensive partnerships.
Their collaboration helped guide Philadelphia to four consecutive post-season appearances, two trips to the Super Bowl and a championship title.
“You come into it and you have a sense of pride in how it began and definitely what we were able to accomplish,” Hurts said.
“Nothing can take that away. For the great things that we did, now it’s time to focus on achieving great things with this new iteration of the team.”
Navigating offensive frustrations
Despite back-to-back prolific campaigns where the dominant pass-catcher amassed over 1,400 receiving yards, the Eagles’ passing attack struggled to maintain consistency late last season.
This drop in offensive rhythm led to visible frustrations from the prolific receiver, eventually culminating in his request to leave Pennsylvania earlier this year.
Following recent comments from the newly minted Patriot suggesting their once-tight friendship had cooled, the Eagles signal-caller opted for a highly diplomatic response.
“I’m not in a place to challenge anyone’s perspective on anything,” the quarterback explained.
“I have always been focused on the collective, put my energy towards that, and as a leader, I’ve always put an onus on giving maximum effort to achieve the shared mission we have as a team.”
Transitioning to a new tactical system
Philadelphia are currently undergoing significant tactical changes under the guidance of newly appointed offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.
Early off-season workouts have highlighted a steep learning curve, with the revamped offensive unit occasionally appearing disjointed during mandatory minicamp.
Nevertheless, the franchise quarterback remains highly optimistic about the trajectory of the squad as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
“I thought it was a really good spring,” Hurts added.
“Being able to on board another new system and put everything together, lay the foundation, I’m encouraged by that.”
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has signed a reworked contract worth $504.75m, keeping him with the franchise until 2033 in the first half-billion dollar deal in NFL history.
The landmark agreement adds two years to the existing deal and includes $239.05m in new money.
All of the $504.75m becomes guaranteed through specific contract mechanisms, with the first four years fully secured at signing.
Beginning in 2027, the extension will average $64m per year to set a new benchmark for annual value in the National Football League.
Market-resetting negotiations
Equity Sports chief executive Chris Cabott and Chiefs general manager Brett Veach finalised the historic terms on Wednesday.
This marks the third time in six years that the franchise has reset the financial market for the sport’s most crucial position.
The Hunt family, who own the team, have now committed almost $690m in new money to their star player since 2022.
These updated terms ensure the three-time Super Bowl winner’s compensation aligns with the rapidly skyrocketing quarterback market.
Injury recovery and future outlook
The mammoth extension arrives as the team’s talisman continues his rehabilitation from a severe knee injury.
He suffered a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in December 2025.
However, Kansas City management remains optimistic that their franchise cornerstone will be ready to face the Denver Broncos in week one of the upcoming season.
Praise from the hierarchy
Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt praised the quarterback’s immense impact both on and off the field.
“He has helped lead our franchise to five Super Bowl appearances and three championships, he has been instrumental in shaping the Chiefs brand and putting Kansas City on the world stage.”
Clark Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs Chairman
“Patrick is a generational talent and an elite human being, and I’m so excited he will continue to lead our team into the future.”
The Cincinnati Bengals have restructured quarterback Joe Burrow’s contract to free up $10m in salary cap space following their trade for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II.
The adjustment to the two-time MVP finalist’s deal provides crucial financial flexibility for the franchise ahead of the new campaign.
Management could have cleared up to $19.2m by converting the star signal-caller’s entire base salary, but opted for a smaller restructure.
This financial manoeuvring was necessitated by the team possessing a mere $7.1m in effective cap room before the agreement.
Lawrence arrival sparks financial reshuffle
Cincinnati acquired Lawrence in a blockbuster pre-draft trade, sending the 10th overall pick to secure the elite interior defender.
That aggressive acquisition continues an uncharacteristically busy off-season for the organisation.
Duke Tobin, the team’s de facto general manager, had previously hinted at altering the landmark $275m extension signed by their franchise player in 2023.
We’ve layered in challenges, but we’re up to them, and we do it because we got the opportunity to add the right people and the right players.
Those are challenges that the locker room isn’t interested in; they’re interested in having the best team possible, and that’s what we’re trying to give them.
Playoff ambitions following injury-hit campaign
The AFC North side are desperate to return to the post-season for the first time since 2022.
Their starting quarterback missed nine games last year after sustaining a turf toe injury midway through the schedule.
A fully fit roster, bolstered by high-profile defensive additions, will be pivotal in navigating the highly competitive NFL landscape this season.
Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson has been arrested on a felony domestic violence charge following an alleged altercation on Monday night.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the arrest was for allegedly inflicting corporal injury against a spouse.
Jail records indicate the offensive lineman was booked early Tuesday morning before being released on a $50,000 bond.
Altercation over mobile phone
According to regional broadcaster NBC4, the incident began when the Rams starter suspected the woman was recording him.
The news outlet noted that he allegedly attempted to physically remove the device from her possession.
Investigators said the woman had scratch marks on her arms.
Previous legal and league scrutiny
This latest police involvement adds to a growing list of off-field controversies surrounding the NFL player.
In November, a civil lawsuit was filed against him by a woman alleging he recorded a sexual encounter without her consent.
The civil suit claims the athlete repeatedly refused to delete the footage and used it to taunt the alleged victim.
That specific incident was reportedly flagged directly to the league’s governing body prior to the lawsuit being filed.
Recent contract and suspension
Prior to these legal disputes, the prominent left tackle agreed to a lucrative three-year, $57m contract extension in February 2024.
However, his subsequent season was quickly disrupted by league disciplinary action.
He was forced to serve a two-game suspension in August after violating the NFL’s strict personal conduct policy.
Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith has died at the age of 20 after being discovered unresponsive in a campus residence hall on Monday morning, with police suspecting no foul play.
The University of Kentucky confirmed the tragic passing of the sophomore student-athlete in an official statement.
Campus police received an emergency call shortly after 10:00 local time reporting a deceased student within a university dormitory.
Initial investigations conducted alongside the Lexington-Fayette County Coroner have ruled out any suspicious circumstances surrounding the sudden loss.
‘A tremendous loss for our program’
Head coach Will Stein expressed the collective grief of the Wildcats’ football community following the devastating news.
“Today our hearts are broken,” Stein said.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Nic’s family, friends, teammates and everyone who knew and loved him.”
“This is a tremendous loss for our program and university community. We will continue to support one another and honor his memory.”
A multi-sport talent from Georgia
The highly regarded prospect originally joined the collegiate ranks from Walnut Grove High School in Loganville, Georgia.
During his high school career, the versatile athlete excelled in both football and basketball before committing exclusively to the gridiron.
Affectionately known to his team-mates as “Happy” and “Big Happ”, the young defender redshirted during his freshman campaign last season as he adapted to the collegiate level.
Away from the field, he was actively pursuing a degree in the community leadership and development program at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.