There were plenty of active and inactive professional athletes who came out in support of Donald Trump as he defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election.

As Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States began on Monday, some of those athletes appeared to be in Washington to attend the historic event.

The athletes below braved the frigid temps in D.C. to support the president.

Jake & Logan Paul

The Paul brothers have been massive supporters of Trump over the last few years. Trump even appeared on Logan Paul’s podcast, “IMPAULSIVE,” back in June while he was on the campaign trail. Jake Paul endorsed Trump for president in late October and celebrated his victory after election day.

“Any American who isn’t in support of Trump after this speech simply hates America and doesn’t want what’s best for this country and the world,” Jake Paul wrote on X.

Conor McGregor

Jan. 20, 2025; Washington, D.C. UFC fighter Conor McGregor is seen during inauguration ceremonies in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Jan. 19, 2025. (Angelina Katsanis-Pool via Imagn Images)

Jake and Logan Paul were seen in a photo riding a bus over to the inauguration events. Conor McGregor was seen sitting behind both of them. McGregor had been in D.C. the entire weekend and snapped photos meeting with some of Trump’s Cabinet nominees. 

McGregor spoke to reporters on the red carpet at the inaugural ball.

“Amazing to be here. I’m very excited; very optimistic about the future,” McGregor said. “And it’s a good time here in the United States. I was here the last time Donald Trump became president in 2016. And the energy and the response is night and day, which is a testament to how he’s done as a president, his last run, and how he’s handled himself since.”

Dana White

Dana White arrives for the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.  (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via AP, Pool)

UFC president Dana White was spotted with his wife in the Capitol Rotunda. White had been a big supporter of Trump for years. He spoke at Trump’s rally at the Capital One Arena on Sunday night.

“The people have spoke loud and clear. America wants President Trump back in the White House. Think about this: Winning this election after everything that has happened over the last few years is an amazing achievement and an incredible comeback story,” he said.

“Think of all the things President Trump had to go through to get back here. All the powerful forces that tried to take him down: the mainstream media, partisan prosecutors, assassins. It’s absolutely insane what this man has been through. And only President Trump could have fought through all those obstacles, all the attacks, and still come out the winner.”

Miriam Adelson

Miriam Adelson arrives before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool photo via AP)

Miriam Adelson, the majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was in attendance for the inauguration. The Adelson family donated $100 million to her Preserve America political action committee backing Trump’s presidential campaign, according to Front Office Sports. That number is the largest political donation of any owner in the NBA, NFL, MLB or WNBA. 

She bought a majority interest in the Mavericks from Mark Cuban back in December 2023.

Wayne Gretzky

Former NHL great Wayne Gretzky and his wife Janet Jones arrive in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol ahead of the inauguration.  (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP)

NHL legend Wayne Gretzky was spotted at the inauguration tucked away near White and Adelson before the festivities started.

The former Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers superstar’s appearance came as Trump has touted the hockey legend as the next leader of Canada. On Christmas Day, Trump urged Canadian citizens to encourage Gretzky to become the next prime minister.

Trump said he even talked to Gretzky about becoming the “governor of Canada” as the country faced teasing about it becoming a part of the U.S.

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It was Friday night for brothers Casey and Jimmy Clausen, so why not have their second-grade sons begin playing flag football and introduce the next generation of Clausen quarterbacks.

Casey Jr. and Jett had their first flag football games. The fathers were there to help with questions, suggestions and smiles.

Casey was a standout quarterback at Bishop Alemany, then Tennessee. Jimmy went to Oaks Christian, Notre Dame and the NFL. If the boys need an impartial observer, they can always ask their uncle Rick, another former quarterback.

Rick is the new head coach at Westlake, where Casey will serve as an assistant. Get ready for more Clausens throwing footballs in the future. …

St. John Bosco is set to play host to JSerra on Monday night in a big Trinity League basketball game. …

Brandon Benjamin of Anaheim Canyon became his school’s all-time basketball scoring leader after his 40-point performance on Saturday against Inglewood. …

This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports. To submit any news, please email eric.sondheimer@latimes.com.

The Philadelphia Eagles advanced to the conference championship game for the second time in the last three seasons after a snowy 28-22 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

Lincoln Financial Field was covered in snow in the second half of the tightly contested NFC divisional matchup, but Philadelphia’s usual strengths — its No. 1-ranked defense (by yards allowed) and its Saquon Barkley-led rushing attack — were the difference yet again. That was especially key after quarterback Jalen Hurts was hampered by a left knee injury sustained while absorbing a sack late in the third quarter.

In addition to a pair of long touchdown runs, Barkley’s 205 rushing yards were good for the fifth-best postseason rushing total in NFL history, a fitting follow-up to his 302-yard performance during the two teams’ Week 12 meeting.

Philly now turns its attention to Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders with a Super Bowl appearance on the line when they play next Sunday. The NFC East rivals split their 2024 season series. They have met only one other time in the postseason, a 20-6 wild-card win by Washington in January 1991.

You’ve been Snoquon Barkley’d ™️ ❄️@saquon | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/SBV0ltUG5j

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 19, 2025

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Defense continues its dominance

The Eagles’ defense gave Philadelphia chances to put the Rams away early. It forced two first-half field goals while backed up in the red zone. On the first instance, C.J. Gardner-Johnson supplied a major tackle for loss, following the motion on the play into the backfield. In the fourth quarter, Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith forced fumbles that gave the Eagles the ball in Rams territory. Both turnovers only resulted in field goals.

The Eagles forced a three-and-out with 4:47 left in the game, and Barkley immediately rushed for a 78-yard touchdown to threaten to put the game away. But the Eagles’ defense subsequently gave up a 10-play touchdown drive, which, followed by a three-and-out by the Eagles’ offense, forced Philly to defend the field one last time. They did. A turnover on downs deep in Eagles territory ended the game. — Brooks Kubena, Eagles staff writer

Ailing Hurts not playing at his highest level

Hurts, who finished with 128 passing yards Sunday, has now twice thrown for under 200 yards in the playoffs. Nick Sirianni has defended his franchise quarterback throughout the season, sermonizing different variations of “Jalen is a winner.” Indeed, Hurts fulfills a different role in this offense this season. He is more conservative in the pocket, leveraging Barkley and a top-rated defense on the way to more physical victories.

It’s fair to say Hurts was conservative last week against the Green Bay Packers. His play against the Rams on Sunday was poor. He took far too many sacks in consequential situations, including a safety that allowed the Rams to crawl to within one point, 16-15. He missed open receivers on multiple plays.

A.J. Brown had his own blunders, dropping two passes, including a deep ball near the pylon. The Eagles simply need better play from Hurts to fully take advantage of the opportunities their defense is supplying them. — Kubena

Eagles still waiting for offense to click

The Eagles failed to fully capitalize on offensive opportunities, and it nearly cost them. They built a 13-7 first-quarter lead on a 44-yard touchdown run by Hurts and a 62-yard touchdown run by Barkley. They were disjointed for most of the rest of the game. Hurts was sacked six times — three times in the final two possessions of the first half, in which the Eagles punted twice in Rams territory. Brown also dropped the well-placed pass from Hurts near the pylon in that stretch.

In the second half, the Eagles failed to score touchdowns off two defensive turnovers in Rams territory. Most inexcusable: Lane Johnson was flagged for a false start, wiping out a Brotherly Shove touchdown on fourth-and-goal at the 1. Jake Elliott, who struggled for stretches of this season, came through for the Eagles when it mattered most. He made all three of his field goal attempts on a field blanketed in snow.

This is the second straight week the Eagles offense has needed the defense to bail it out and give Hurts and company time to put the game on ice. Can the Eagles advance to the Super Bowl that way next week, hosting the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game? — Kubena

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