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Eagles’ Jalen Carter ejected for spitting on Cowboys’ Dak Prescott

By The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected moments after a pregame Super Bowl championship celebration for spitting on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott.

Carter was tossed six seconds into Thursday night’s NFL season opener for unsportsmanlike conduct. The Eagles were hit with a 15-yard penalty before the first snap from scrimmage, and the Cowboys scored on the opening drive on Javonte Williams’ 1-yard touchdown run. The Eagles took Carter out of Georgia with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 draft. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

Today in History: January 15, US Airways jet makes emergency landing in Hudson River

By The Associated Press
Today is Thursday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2026. There are 350 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 15, 2009, US Airways Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger landed an Airbus A320 safely in New York's Hudson River after striking a flock of birds that disabled both engines shortly after takeoff; all 155 people aboard survived the emergency water landing, which became known as “The Miracle on the Hudson.” Also on this date:
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