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PHOTOS: Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles

Joshua Barlow | jbarlow@wtop.com

February 13, 2022, 6:05 PM

With 1:25 on the clock, the Rams won the Super Bowl in a close-game, beating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 for the Lose Angeles team’s first NFL title since the 1999 season on Sunday night.

Fairfax High School alum, Nick Scott, was among Rams’ players who celebrated the win by kicking back in a sea of blue and yellow confetti.

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Los Angeles Rams safety Nick Scott, right, celebrates in the confetti with his wife after the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates with his family after the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) 2/54
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates with his family after the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates with his family after the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) celebrates with his family after his team won the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals,Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Los Angeles Rams punter Johnny Hekker (6) tosses his daughter in the air after the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams won 23-20. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) after the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams won 23-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Los Angeles Rams defensive end A’Shawn Robinson, left, pours Gatorade over Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay after the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) holds up the Lombardi Trophy after the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) 7/54
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) holds up the Lombardi Trophy after the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) holds up the Lombardi Trophy after the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) makes catch for a first down against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple (20) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) grabs his knee and falls to the turf after suffering an injury against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022 in Inglewood, CA. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) moves out of the pocket during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) runs after a catch against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow reacts after being sacked by the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor talks with offensive tackle Isaiah Prince (75) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, left, is sacked by Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Justin Hollins (58) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) can’t make the catch against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. sits on the bench during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) lies on the turf after being sacked during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Burrow was injured on the play. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Cincinnati Bengals fans watch during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) makes a catch against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders perform during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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A fan who ran onto the field tries to avoid a security guard during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, middle, is hit by Los Angeles Rams defenders during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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The Cincinnati Bengals cheerleaders perform during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Mary J. Blige, from left, watches as Eminem hugs Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre as Snoop Dogg, right, gestures after all performed during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Eminem performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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50 Cent performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Snoop Dogg performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Mary J. Blige performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Mary J. Blige performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Mary J. Blige, bottom, performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) lies injured against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Tee Higgins against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, middle, is tackled between Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams, right, and free safety Taylor Rapp after running for a first down during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald, left, and outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (54) react after a play against Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, middle, and during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) makes the catch against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Higgins scored on the play. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) pulls in a pass as Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey defends during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp catches a touchdown passs in the end zone fagainst the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) runs against Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Troy Reeder (51) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey misses the tackle against Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon, middle, is stopped by the Los Angeles Rams defense during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Tennis great Billie Jean King tosses the coin as Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks on prior to the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) 41/54
Tennis great Billie Jean King tosses the coin as Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks on prior to the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Tennis great Billie Jean King tosses the coin as Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks on prior to the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stands on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Jhené Aiko performs “America the Beautiful” before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Country music artist Mickey Guyton performs the national anthem before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Cincinnati Bengals cheerleaders perform before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Los Angeles Rams center Coleman Shelton, left, leads players onto the field before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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A woman holds a sign for parking space near Sofi Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
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Cincinnati Bengals fans watch players warm up before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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A pep band performs before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Fans arrive before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Cincinnati Bengals fans take pictures before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Los Angeles Rams fans arrive before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Cincinnati Bengals guard Hakeem Adeniji stretches 54/54
Cincinnati Bengals guard Hakeem Adeniji stretches before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Joshua Barlow

Joshua Barlow is a writer, composer, and producer who has worked for CGTN, Atlantic Public Media, and National Public Radio. He lives in Northeast Washington, D.C., where he pays attention to developments in his neighborhood, economic issues, and social justice.

jbarlow@wtop.com

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