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(PHILADELPHIA) — Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Will Shipley shined on Championship Sunday, forcing an impressive fumble for the birds on a kickoff, followed by his first career touchdown in the final scoring drive of the team’s decisive victory over the Washington Commanders to secure the team’s spot in Super Bowl LIX.

The 22-year-old from North Carolina joined “Good Morning America” live on Monday after the Eagles’ victory and said “it’s crazy” knowing he’s Super Bowl bound.

“So many emotions come with it. It’s been a dream of mine since I knew what football was,” he said. “So to actually be here and to be going down to New Orleans here in a couple weeks and have an opportunity to do so is just unbelievable.”

The Clemson star was the Eagles’ 127th overall pick in Round 4 of the 2024 NFL Draft and has since recorded 82 rushing yards, 30 rushing attempts, 4 receptions on 35 yards with one force fumble and a touchdown in 16 games.

“It was an awesome opportunity. We take a lot of pride in special teams — I was just trying to get a hat on him, get a shoulder pad on him, and just try to get him down or slow him down any way,” Shipley said of the moment before he forced Commanders kick returner Jeremy McNichols to fumble the ball on the return that set up the Eagles on the 25-yard line with 1 minute and 36 seconds to go in the first half.

“It ended up working out where the shoulder pad went right on the football and it came loose. I felt it hit my leg so I was looking down trying to grab it and get it, but it got kicked backwards to Kenny Gainwell,” Shipley said, referring to his teammate, who he said “was able to pick it up and we were able to score again before halftime and then get the ball after half.”

Shipley added, “I think it kind of gave us that momentum back and gave us the ability to carry it into the second half.”

With a commanding lead in the fourth quarter, Shipley had the final scoring play of the night under the lights at Lincoln Financial Field, finalizing the NFC Championship win and notching his first-ever NFL touchdown.

“It’s just a dream come true, you know? And to do it in the NFC championship with my teammates and guys that I love… Saquon [Barkley], that’s someone I look up to and someone that has taken me under his wing since I got drafted to this organization. I just couldn’t be more thankful, couldn’t be more blessed, and just to be able to share that with my teammates, my coaches, my friends and family who were able to come watch the game, is a special moment, one that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Commanders 23, Eagles 55
Bills 29, Chiefs 32

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Thunder 118, Trail Blazers 108

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Avalanche 5, Rangers 4
Utah Hockey Club 1, Senators 3
Flames 2, Jets 5
Wild 4, Blackhawks 2
Panthers 1, Golden Knights 4

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Spurs 140, Pacers 110
Trail Blazers 101, Magic 79
Raptors 122, Hawks 119
Mavericks 121, Thunder 115
Heat 96, Bucks 125
Kings 123, Nuggets 132
Bulls 106, Warriors 131
Celtics 96, Lakers 117
Wizards 93, Clippers 110

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Senators 0, Bruins 2
Canadiens 2, Red Wings 4
Flyers 1, Rangers 6
Blue Jackets 4, Hurricanes 7
Golden Knights 4, Blues 2
Utah Hockey Club 4, Wild 0
Sabres 2, Flames 5
Canucks 2, Oilers 6
Penguins 1, Ducks 5
Capitals 3, Kraken 0
Predators 6, Sharks 5

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(NEW YORK) — Buffalo Bills fans are coming together to show their support for a Baltimore Ravens player following Sunday’s divisional matchup between the two teams.

During Sunday’s playoff game, Ravens tight end Mark Andrews fumbled a pass that ultimately gave the Bills the opportunity to clinch their 27-25 win. Andrews’ fumble sparked vitriol online and even threats.

Amid the outrage, a Bills fan started a GoFundMe to raise money for Breakthrough T1D, a diabetes-focused nonprofit organization that Andrews, who has Type 1 diabetes, has long supported.

Initially, the Bills fan set a $5,000 fundraising goal but as of publication, nearly 3,000 people have donated over $90,000 and counting in just three days.

The Ravens shared the fundraiser in a post on X and added, “Shout out to Bills Mafia for showing support to our guy Mark Andrews and donating to the @BreakthroughT1D organization, which works towards curing and improving the lives of those dealing with Type 1 diabetes. 💜.”

Breakthrough T1D also thanked Bills fans and said the money raised will go towards Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy for people living with the incurable condition.

“Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) greatly appreciates the generosity of the Buffalo Bills community and the many fans who were compelled to donate after Sunday’s game,” the nonprofit said in a statement. “These donations will support research and advocacy on behalf of the 1.6 million Americans who, like Mark Andrews, live with type 1 diabetes.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with Type 1 diabetes don’t produce insulin or don’t produce enough insulin, a protein-derived hormone that helps blood sugar get absorbed in the body. Type 1 diabetes is less common than Type 2 diabetes and the CDC estimates only about 5-10% of those with diabetes have the Type 1 version.
Andrews has not commented publicly since Sunday’s game on the outcome or Bills fans’ fundraising.

The Bills will face off next against the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday’s AFC championship game, which will be held at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Pistons 114, Hawks 104
Suns 108, Nets 84
Timberwolves 115, Mavericks 114
Cavaliers 108, Rockets 109
Hornets 120, Grizzlies 132
Jazz 114, Thunder 123
Warriors 117, Kings 123
Celtics 117, Clippers 113
Bucks, Pelicans (POSTPONED)

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Bruins 1, Devils 5
Blue Jackets 5, Maple Leafs 1
Jets 3, Avalanche 2
Panthers 1, Kings 2

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Knicks 99, Nets 95
Trail Blazers 116, Heat 107
Magic 93, Raptors 109
76ers 109, Nuggets 144
Wizards 88, Lakers 111

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Lightning 2, Canadiens 3
Senators 0, Rangers 5
Red Wings 1, Flyers 2
Sharks 5, Predators 7
Hurricanes 2, Stars 1
Capitals 3, Oilers 2
Sabres 3, Canucks 2
Panthers 5, Ducks 2
 

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Mavericks 105, Hornets 110
Pistons 107, Rockets 96
Timberwolves 106, Grizzlies 108
Hawks 110, Knicks 119
Suns 92, Cavaliers 118
Celtics 125, Warriors 85
Jazz 119, Pelicans 123
Bulls 112, Clippers 99

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Sharks 3, Bruins 6
Wild 3, Avalanche 1
Sabres 4, Kraken 6
Blues 5, Golden Knights 4
Lightning 3, Maple Leafs 5
Blue Jackets 1, Islanders 3
Hurricanes 4, Blackhawks 3
Jets 2, Utah Hockey Club 5
Penguins 5, Kings 1

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Rams 22, Eagles 28
Ravens 25, Bills 27

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Spurs 107, Heat 128
Nuggets 113, Magic 100
76ers 109, Bucks 123
Nets 101, Thunder 127
Lakers 102, Clippers 116
Bulls 102, Trail Blazers 113
Wizards 100, Kings 123

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Senators 2, Devils 1
Rangers 4, Canadiens 5
Red Wings 1, Stars 4

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Pacers 111, Pistons 100
Suns 130, Wizards 123
Cavaliers 114, Thunder 134
Clippers 118, Trail Blazers 89
Rockets 127, Kings 132
 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Devils 3, Maple Leafs 4
Capitals 1, Senators 0
Ducks 3, Lightning 4
Red Wings 5, Panthers 2
Sharks 1, Blue Jackets 4
Flyers 5, Islanders 3
Flames 1, Blues 4
Blackhawks 2, Predators 3
Canadiens 3, Stars 1
Kraken 1, Jets 2
Rangers 5, Utah Hockey Club 3
Oilers 4, Avalanche 3
Kings 5, Canucks 1

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(NEW YORK) — Three Stanley Cup championship rings have been stolen from the home of Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Evgeni Malkin during yet another burglary in a series of thefts from high-profile professional athletes, authorities said.

The missing rings were reported at 8:30 p.m. last Saturday, according to a statement from the Allegheny County Police Department on Wednesday.

“At 8:30 pm on January 11, Sewickley Heights Police requested the assistance of the Allegheny County Police Department’s General Investigations Unit for a residential burglary on Blackburn Road,” authorities said. “It was later determined the home belonged to Pittsburgh Penguins player Evgeni Malkin, who returned home from a game to find his home was burglarized.”

Detectives immediately began an investigation and discovered that Malkin’s three Stanley Cup championship rings were taken from the residence, police said.

“County Police are in contact with impacted law enforcement agencies, and at this time, detectives have not received any information indicating this incident is tied to any of the reported organizations targeting professional athletes across the country,” authorities said.

In December, the FBI issued a formal warning to sports leagues about organized theft groups targeting professional athletes following a rash of burglaries — beginning in September — at the homes of professional athletes while they were playing games or traveling.

“These homes are targeted for burglary due to the perception they may have high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry, watches, and cash,” the FBI said in a Liaison Information Report obtained by ABC News.

The report stated that “organized theft groups allegedly burglarized the homes of at least nine professional athletes” between September and November 2024.

“While many burglaries occur while homes are unoccupied, some burglaries occur while residents are home. In these instances, individuals are encouraged to seek law enforcement help and avoid engaging with criminals, as they may be armed or use violence if confronted,” the report further stated.

Burglars have recently targeted the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, along with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić. In addition, the homes of NBA guard Mike Conley Jr. and Bobby Portis have been burglarized. The FBI report does not specifically note or refer to any of these incidents. 

“County Police are in contact with impacted law enforcement agencies, and at this time, detectives have not received any information indicating this incident is tied to any of the reported organizations targeting professional athletes across the country,” said the Allegheny County Police Department in reference to Malkin’s case.

The 38-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins star is currently playing in his 18th NHL season and has scored 506 goals to date placing him 45th all-time in league history.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Allegheny County Police Department and police said the investigation remains active and open.

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky and Josh Margolin contributed to this report.

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