Seahawks to Face Patriots in Super Bowl Rematch; Norton Ends Reelection Bid; Real Madrid and Manchester United Secure Key Wins

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a high-scoring NFC Championship game on Sunday, securing a Super Bowl rematch against the New England Patriots, according to Al Jazeera. The Seahawks' 31-27 victory over the Rams sets the stage for a repeat of their memorable 2015 Super Bowl clash against the Patriots, who won their AFC championship game in a blizzard-hit 10-7 victory.

In other news, Eleanor Holmes Norton, the 18-term delegate for the District of Columbia in Congress, has ended her reelection campaign, likely concluding her decades-long career in public service, NPR News reported. Norton, 88, a veteran of the Civil Rights Movement, filed paperwork to officially end her campaign.

Meanwhile, in European soccer, Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Villarreal, led by two goals from Kylian Mbappe, placing them at the top of La Liga, multiple news sources reported via Al Jazeera. In the Premier League, Matheus Cunha's late goal gave Manchester United a 3-2 win against Arsenal, tightening the title race as Arsenal's lead shrinks. Real Madrid's win marks a revival after a recent defeat, and Manchester United's victory was a blow to Arsenal's title aspirations.

The Seahawks' victory over the Rams was a "thriller," according to Al Jazeera, with quarterback Sam Darnold outdueling Rams counterpart Matthew Stafford. The Super Bowl rematch is scheduled for January 25, 2026.