Defending Super Bowl champion Eagles ousted from NFL playoffs by 49ers

The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles were eliminated from the NFL playoffs at the first hurdle on Sunday with a 23-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

The Eagles, who denied the Kansas City Chiefs from a Super Bowl three-peat last February, moved deep into 49ers territory late in the game but were unable to find the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown.

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy capped a late 66-yard drive with a short touchdown pass to Christian...