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Packers QB Jordan Love Walked Off Field After In-Game Injury Against Philadelphia Eagles
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love left Friday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to an injury sustained in the final seconds. After being tackled by two Eagles defenders, Love was seen writhing in pain on the field. He was helped off the field with just six seconds remaining in the game.
While the exact nature of the injury is still being assessed, it is believed to be a knee injury rather than an ankle issue. Packers coach Matt LaFleur remained uncertain about Love’s status after the game, and the team will likely conduct an MRI to determine the extent of any potential damage.
Love’s teammates expressed concern and hope for his recovery. Defensive tackle Kenny Clark noted Love’s importance to the team and expressed optimism for his return. After the game, Love appeared to be walking comfortably and did not exhibit any significant discomfort.
The Packers will have to wait until they return home to conduct further tests on Love’s knee due to the lengthy travel time. Despite the injury, Love made a remarkable play before leaving the game, avoiding a sack and flipping the ball left-handed to running back Josh Jacobs.
The Packers had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds after a successful kickoff return and a long pass completion. However, Love’s injury prevented him from finishing the drive.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2024–25 season resides in Oklahoma City.
Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to be officially named the league’s MVP on Wednesday night, according to a report from ESPN.
The announcement is scheduled to air at 6 p.m. CT on TNT, crowning the 25-year-old with the highest individual honor in professional basketball.
Gilgeous-Alexander, known for his dynamic scoring and two-way excellence, edged out fellow finalists Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets—a three-time MVP—and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, a two-time MVP.
The victory follows a runner-up finish in last season’s MVP race, which was narrowly won by Jokic.
This season, Gilgeous-Alexander elevated his game to historic levels while leading the Thunder to a franchise-best 68 wins and the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, making Oklahoma City the second-youngest team in NBA history to claim the conference’s top seed—trailing only last year’s youthful squad.
In 76 games, he led the NBA in scoring with a career-high 32.7 points per game, while shooting an ultra-efficient 51.9% from the field, 37.5% from three-point range, and 89.8% from the free-throw line. He also averaged 6.4 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game, continuing his ascent as one of the league’s most complete and consistent performers.
The Canadian guard dominated nearly every scoring category, leading the NBA in 50-point, 40-point, 30-point, and 20-point games. His four 50-point performances tied Kevin Durant for the second-most in a single season in Thunder franchise history. His total scoring output surpassed that of the league’s next-highest scorer, Anthony Edwards, by 307 points, despite Edwards appearing in three more games.
Beyond offense, Gilgeous-Alexander earned praise for his defensive tenacity, anchoring a Thunder team widely regarded as one of the best defensive units in recent memory. His ability to apply pressure on both ends of the floor, while managing a historic offensive load, separated him from the field. He is also expected to earn his third consecutive All-NBA First Team selection, which would surpass former Thunder MVP Russell Westbrook in that category.
With this honor, Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the third player in Thunder history to win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, joining Kevin Durant (2014) and Russell Westbrook (2017). It is a crowning achievement in what has already been a breakout season for both Gilgeous-Alexander and a resurgent Oklahoma City franchise poised for a deep playoff run.