Most memorable moments in Super Bowl history
The Super Bowl – the biggest event in the US sporting calendar – does not fall short of incredible moments that have fans on the edge of their seats.
From high-pressured performances on stage to the gruelling chase of the ball – the 57th edition of the Super Bowl will be no different as the Eagles and Chiefs go head to head.
Before the big game, let’s take a trip down memory lane and look back at the most iconic moments in NFL history.
Santonio Holmes scores in the last few seconds
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes. Pic: AP
Super Bowl XLIII, Tampa Bay, 2009 saw the Pittsburgh Steelers claim a dramatic victory against the Cardinals.
With 35 seconds left on the clock, a perfectly placed ball in the back corner of the end zone was grabbed in a victorious occasion by Santonio Holmes – breaking the hearts of many Cardinals fans, as the Steelers took the win.
The Blackout Bowl in 2013
San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during a power outage at the Superdome in 2013. Pic: AP
Super Bowl XLVII had a 34-minute delay due to a power outage, plunging parts of the Superdome into darkness.
At the height of a nail-biting clash between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers most of the lights in the 73,000-seat building went out.
Officials revealed that an “abnormality” in the power system triggered an automatic shutdown, which forced backup systems to kick in, according to the official NFL site.
Taking a knee
San Francisco 49ers Eric Reid (35) and Colin Kaepernick (7) take a knee during the National Anthem at an NFL football game in 2016
A protest against racial injustice and police brutality.
The act of solidarity first started in 2016 with quarterback Colin Kaepernick taking a knee, followed by other players.
This was in response to former President Donald Trump‘s remarks and the oppression against black people across the country.
During the Super Bowl half-time show in 2022, rapper Eminem took a knee.
Eminem and Dr Dre perform in the half-time show during the NFL Super Bowl in 2022. Pic: AP
As speculation began about over NFL resisting the gesture, the football league quickly pushed back and denied the reports.
“We watched all elements of the show during multiple rehearsals this week and were aware that Eminem was going to do that,” league spokesman Brian McCarthy said.
Malcolm Butler’s goal-line interception
Malcolm Butler pulled off an incredible catch to win the Super Bowl for New England Patriots (L). Pic: AP
Super Bowl XLIX saw an unforgettable save that had the crowds roaring.
With a few seconds left on the clock, New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler brilliantly caught the ball in the end zone to deny Seattle Seahawks.
“Unreal,” shouted the commentator as Butler sealed the Patriots’ victory.
The Wide Right or 47 Wide Right by Scott Norwood
Super Bowl XXV might seem like a distant memory, but it is indeed a scene many fans remember.
It was ready, set, go for a field goal attempt by the Bills.
Norwood was ready to make his move but ended up kicking the ball wide right.
“It is no good,” the commentator said as the victory was given to the Giants in a 20-19 win.
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The First Overtime
New England Patriots’ Tom Brady. Pic: AP
Super Bowl LI saw a tie at 28-28 between the Falcons and Patriots.
After a nerve-wracking coin toss, the Patriots became were victorious within four minutes of overtime.
James White ran with the ball through the field and grappled through the crowd for the final touchdown.
An epic win that will surely be remembered.
Destiny’s Child reunite
Beyonce reunites with, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Pic: AP
Beyonce always has a way of capturing the hearts of her fans and her reunion with Destiny’s Child in 2013 will live long in the memory.
Queen Bey took centre stage with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams for the half-time show of Super Bowl XLVII.
It was a blast from the past, as fans were heard roaring to the sound of their famous track Bootylicious.
Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake
Janet Jackson performed with Justin Timberlake. Pic: AP
Justin Timberlake rocked the stage with his Rock Your Body hit song, along with Janet Jackson at the Super Bowl XXXVIII half-time show.
Towards the final few seconds of the song, Timberlake ripped Jackson’s top open, briefly exposing her breast on stage.
Dubbed “nipplegate”, Timberlake infamously described it as an unintended “wardrobe malfunction”.
CBS, which had aired that year’s Super Bowl, was fined $550,000 by the Federal Communications Commission – but it was later was overturned.
David Tyree’s Helmet Catch
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) holds on by his fingertips to a 32-yard pass. Pic: AP
Super Bowl XLII 2008 shocked many with the New York Giants Tyree’s epic helmet catch that is seen as one of the greatest plays in NFL history.
In the heat of the game, with two minutes to spare, the ball shot its way through the field after a forward pass.
Tyree took a perfectly timed leap, catching the ball and pressing it against his helmet.
The Coin toss
Billie Jean King flips the coin before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game. Pic: AP
In 2022, Tennis legend Billie Jean King conducted the coin toss ahead of the Super Bowl LVI.
King was honorary coin toss captain along with members of the California School for the Deaf-Riverside Cubs and members of the girls’ youth tackle football players from the Inglewood Chargers and the Watts Rams.
King conducted the toss to mark the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark sports gender equality legislation.
Title IX was passed in 1972 as part of the Education Amendments, which abolishes sex-based discrimination in school, universities and other educational programmes.
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Elon Musk has stepped up his attacks on Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill – weeks after a spectacular fallout between the world’s richest man and the US president.
Following weeks of relative silence after clashing with Mr Trump over his “big beautiful bill”, the billionaire vowed to unseat politicians who support it.
In a post on X, Musk said those who had campaigned on cutting spending but then backed the bill “should hang their heads in shame”.
He added: “And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth.”
Musk also threatened to put their faces on a poster which said “liar” and “voted to increase America’s debt” by $5trn (£3.6trn).
The posts attracted a swift reply from Mr Trump, who claimed the billionaire “may get more subsidy than any human being in history” for his electric car business.
“Without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa,” he wrote on Truth Social.
“No more Rocket launches, Satellites, or Electric Car Production, and our Country would save a FORTUNE. Perhaps we should have DOGE take a good, hard, look at this? BIG MONEY TO BE SAVED!!!”
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Musk spent at least $250m (£182m) supporting Mr Trump in his presidential campaign and then led the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which sacked about 120,000 federal employees.
He has argued the legislation would greatly increase the US national debt and wipe out the savings he claimed he achieved through DOGE.
As the Senate discussed the package, Musk called it “utterly insane and destructive”.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO said the bill’s massive spending indicated “we live in a one-party country – the PORKY PIG PARTY!!”
“Time for a new political party that actually cares about the people,” he wrote.
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Musk previously said some of his social media posts during his dramatic fallout with Mr Trump “went too far”.
He had shared a series of posts on X, including one that described Mr Trump’s tax and spending bill as a “disgusting abomination”.
He also claimed, in a since-deleted post, that the president appeared in files relating to the disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
But Musk later wrote: “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.”
In response, the president told the New York Post: “I thought it was very nice that he did that.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be meeting Donald Trump next Monday, according to US officials.
The visit on 7 July comes after Mr Trump suggested it was possible a ceasefire in Gaza could be reached within a week.
On Sunday, he wrote on social media: “MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!!”
At least 60 people killed across Gaza on Monday, in what turned out to be some of the heaviest attacks in weeks.
Benjamin Netanyahu, left, with Donald Trump during a previous meeting. Pic: Reuters
According to the Hamas-run health ministry, 56,500 people have been killed in the 20-month war.
The visit by Mr Netanyahu to Washington has not been formally announced and the officials who said it would be going ahead spoke on condition of anonymity.
An Israeli official in Washington also confirmed the meeting next Monday.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration was in constant communication with the Israeli government.
She said Mr Trump viewed ending the war in Gaza and returning remaining hostages held by Hamas as a top priority.
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The war in Gaza broke out in retaliation for Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attacks on southern Israel that killed 1,200 people and saw a further 250 taken hostage.
An eight-week ceasefire was reached in the final days of Joe Biden’s US presidency, but Israel resumed the war in March after trying to get Hamas to accept new terms on next steps.
Talks between Israel and Hamas have stalled over whether the war should end as part of any ceasefire.
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