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Super Bowl photos: Chiefs, Taylor Swift celebrate NFL title
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Date:2025-04-24 07:43:06
LAS VEGAS (AP) — One minute, Travis Kelce had the Lombardi Trophy in hand, belting a gravelly rendition of “Viva Las Vegas” for the Allegiant Stadium crowd.
The next, he was locked in an embrace with Taylor Swift, swaying tenderly and celebrating with a kiss.
It’s good to be a Super Bowl champion.
Of course, it’s a feeling Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs know well. They beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime Sunday to repeat as Super Bowl champions and earn their third title in five seasons.
The victory sparked familiar moments of joy — coach Andy Reid doused with a water cooler, lineman Wanya Morris making snow angels in the confetti, Patrick Mahomes soaking in the cheers after being named Super Bowl MVP for a third time.
Mahomes found Mecole Hardman for a game-ending, 3-yard touchdown pass in overtime.
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) hits San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
A moment to cherish — except for those on the other side.
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, a remarkable underdog story as the very last pick of the 2022 NFL draft, led San Francisco on two late scoring drives, including a go-ahead field goal to open the overtime period.
It just wasn’t enough. And while the Chiefs began an epic Las Vegas party, 49ers players were left to trudge off the field, swarmed by someone else’s confetti.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is hit by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (98) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) is tackled by the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) misses the catch against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) tries to throw the ball as he is hit by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Chase Young (92) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) misses the catch against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs safety Chamarri Conner, top, and Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (12) celebrates his game-winning touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in overtime during the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates their win in overtime during the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Kansas City Chiefs won 25-22 against the San Francisco 49ers. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Taylor Swift celebrates with Ashley Avignone, Ice Spice and Blake Lively during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Kansas City Chiefs fans celebrate after the Chiefs scored the winning touchdown in overtime to beat the San Francisco 49ers, during a Super Bowl 58 watch party at the Power and Light District, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Peter Aiken)
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is splashed after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Kansas City Chiefs rush the field after their victory over the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, center, celebrates with his coaches after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22 against the 49ers. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The Kansas City Chiefs celebrate after their victory over the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith cries after winning the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk walks off the field after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22 against the 49ers. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Wanya Morris (64) celebrates a win after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Kansas City Chiefs won 25-22 against the San Francisco 49ers. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates while holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is reflected in the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22 against the 49ers. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Taylor Swift kisses Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22 against the 49ers. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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