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Opinion: Football isn’t just violence. It’s democracy’s schoolhouse
1 day, 15 hours ago

Opinion: Football isn’t just violence. It’s democracy’s schoolhouse

LA Times  

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava is congratulated by UCLA offensive lineman Alani Makihele after the rivals’ game at the Rose Bowl on Nov. 23. Sadly, the shoves and punches on the football field reflect a broader trend surging across America: a CEO was gunned down in the street, reporters and media personalities face increasing threats, a presidential candidate was nearly assassinated. …

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Marshall dropping out of bowl game vs. Army could lead to future penalties: Commissioner
1 week, 1 day ago

Marshall dropping out of bowl game vs. Army could lead to future penalties: Commissioner

New York Times  

American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti on Sunday suggested schools that withdraw from bowl games be subject to possible penalties after Marshall pulled out of the Independence Bowl against Army due to players opting out and entering the transfer portal. “We’re extremely disappointed in Marshall’s decision to back out of their commitment to play in the Independence Bowl,” Nick Carparelli, …

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Army and Navy have bowls to play in. They’re only focused on the Army-Navy game
1 week, 5 days ago

Army and Navy have bowls to play in. They’re only focused on the Army-Navy game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It’s a game and a season really all of its own,” Army coach Jeff Monken said Tuesday. “You come here to play in this game: the biggest stage possible, millions of people watching and a sold-out NFL stadium,” said Daily, whose 29 touchdowns are tied for …

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Coach Deion Sanders says No. 23 Colorado’s best players will play in bowl game
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Coach Deion Sanders says No. 23 Colorado’s best players will play in bowl game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOULDER, Colo. — Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders says he’ll play in his team’s bowl game, while his dad says he’s planning on CU’s Heisman favorite, Travis Hunter, being there, too. Though many top players choose to skip the second-tier games, coach Deion Sanders said the Buffs …

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Saquon Barkley stamps the Eagles as a legitimate Super Bowl contender
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Saquon Barkley stamps the Eagles as a legitimate Super Bowl contender

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards, putting him in the Eagles franchise record book. The Eagles have reeled off seven straight wins since the bye, including Sunday’s 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, and trail Detroit by one game for the best record in the NFC. Barkley totaled 302 yards from scrimmage in …

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Betting for (by) dummies: Big games in Ohio and the Harbaugh Bowl
1 month ago

Betting for (by) dummies: Big games in Ohio and the Harbaugh Bowl

New York Times  

There are some big games in Ohio this week, and there’s also Steelers-Browns and Indiana at Ohio State. It’s much bigger than that when 0-10 Kent State and 2-8 Akron get together. It’s not quite as bad as the 1998 Kent State that lost every game by double digits, but it’s totaled 7 points in two games this month and …

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Chiefs Dominate 49ers in Epic Super Bowl Rematch, Continue Unblemished Domination
2 months ago

Chiefs Dominate 49ers in Epic Super Bowl Rematch, Continue Unblemished Domination

Associated Press  

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 28-18 in a Super Bowl rematch. Patrick Mahomes had a dual-threat performance, rushing for 184 yards and scoring four touchdowns while also throwing for 154 yards and two touchdowns. The Chiefs' defense dominated the game, forcing four turnovers and limiting the 49ers to 212 yards and three touchdowns. The game was …

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Why the 'Spoon Bowl' between Wests Tigers and Parramatta Eels has captured rugby league's imagination
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the 'Spoon Bowl' between Wests Tigers and Parramatta Eels has captured rugby league's imagination

ABC  

They will come to Campbelltown from far and wide on Friday night to watch two struggling teams do their best to clear that lowest of bars — not finishing last. He doesn't remember much about it other than the win and the party afterwards, but that's kind of fitting given the Tigers' approach in the last few weeks as they …

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Expanded College Football Playoff will begin with 1st-round game on Dec. 20 in prime time
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Expanded College Football Playoff will begin with 1st-round game on Dec. 20 in prime time

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff will kick off with a first-round game on Dec. 20 and conclude with the title game one month later in Atlanta. ABC and ESPN will televise games on Friday and Saturday night with an 8 p.m. EST …

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Super Bowl was the most-watched program ever in the US, averaging 123.7 million viewers
10 months, 1 week ago

Super Bowl was the most-watched program ever in the US, averaging 123.7 million viewers

Hindustan Times  

The longest Super Bowl game will also go down as the most-watched program in U.S. television history. HT Image According to Nielsen and Adobe Analytics, Kansas City's 25-22 overtime victory over San Francisco on Sunday night averaged 123.7 million viewers across television and streaming platforms. It was the second straight year the Super Bowl averaged more than 100 million viewers …

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The Chiefs have achieved dynasty status with their third Super Bowl title in five years
10 months, 1 week ago

The Chiefs have achieved dynasty status with their third Super Bowl title in five years

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — This was supposed to be the year when the Kansas City Chiefs were vulnerable. Even Mahomes, when asked whether the Chiefs had become a dynasty, replied: “It’s the start of one.” “It’s a little bit surreal,” Reid said. It’s a great win because I know how hard it is to do and how hard the season was, …

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Marchand: On the Super Bowl’s biggest play, Tony Romo freelanced and lost
10 months, 1 week ago

Marchand: On the Super Bowl’s biggest play, Tony Romo freelanced and lost

New York Times  

When Tony Romo became the biggest sensation in NFL broadcasting, it was because he was a gunslinger as an analyst, predicting plays with an unconventional style that eventually led to a 10-year, $180 million contract, then the richest known deal in sports media history. On the final call to end the Super Bowl LVIII overtime classic between the Kansas City …

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Super Bowl commercials 2024: Christopher Walken, Dunkin’ and Jesus take the wheel
10 months, 1 week ago

Super Bowl commercials 2024: Christopher Walken, Dunkin’ and Jesus take the wheel

LA Times  

Taylor Swift’s new television special Sunday, aka Super Bowl LVIII, carried live from Las Vegas on CBS and Paramount+, came with a football game attached, a musical production number and a host of comedy sketches masquerading as commercials — and they said variety was dead! Many of these campaigns, whether as teasers or full-length ads, or lengthier ads than would …

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As Super Bowl week begins for Chiefs and 49ers, 10 compelling stories to follow
10 months, 1 week ago

As Super Bowl week begins for Chiefs and 49ers, 10 compelling stories to follow

New York Times  

The Chiefs beat the 49ers in overtime to win Super Bowl LVIII. Patrick Mahomes’ pursuit of greatness Most NFL players spend their entire careers in pursuit of one Super Bowl appearance. This represents their first trip back to the Super Bowl since the 2019 season, when San Francisco lost the Lombardi Trophy despite leading 20-10 midway through the fourth quarter. …

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Here’s how to bet legally on the Super Bowl
10 months, 1 week ago

Here’s how to bet legally on the Super Bowl

Associated Press  

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — More people in the U.S. than ever before are expected to bet on this year’s Super Bowl, including novice bettors attracted to the game due to the possible attendance of pop star Taylor Swift, whose boyfriend Travis Kelce will be among the players. You also can choose a harder-to-reach number for a higher potential payout, such …

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Remembering the Super Bowl MVPs of the past: From Brady to Bradshaw, Montana to Elway
10 months, 1 week ago

Remembering the Super Bowl MVPs of the past: From Brady to Bradshaw, Montana to Elway

New York Times  

By Doug Haller, Jason Jones and Larry Holder Super Bowl LVIII officially kicks off Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. — Haller Super Bowl XXVIII: Emmitt Smith, RB, Dallas With the Cowboys trailing Buffalo 13-6 at halftime, Smith rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns in the second half. — Jones Super Bowl XLI: Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis The Colts quarterback shook …

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Taylor Swift Will Define Super Bowl 2024 Just by Showing Up
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift Will Define Super Bowl 2024 Just by Showing Up

Wired  

Over the past two weeks, Taylor Swift has made headlines dozens of times. Taylor Swift is the attention economy’s Tasmanian devil and all anyone can do is try to watch without getting dizzy. Two weeks ago, after the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens and secured their place in the Big Game, fans immediately checked Swift’s Eras Tour schedule—only …

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Japan Embassy confirms Taylor Swift can make it to the Super Bowl on time
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan Embassy confirms Taylor Swift can make it to the Super Bowl on time

The Independent  

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Smith-Wade delivers big play on defense, National beats American 16-7 in Senior Bowl
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Smith-Wade delivers big play on defense, National beats American 16-7 in Senior Bowl

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MOBILE, Ala. — Washington State cornerback Chau Smith-Wade returned an interception 83 yards in the final two minutes to set up a decisive score and secure the National’s 16-7 victory over the American team in the Senior Bowl on Saturday. “I got up and it’s not …

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NFL says Super Bowl viewers will only see 3 sports betting ads during broadcast of the game
10 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL says Super Bowl viewers will only see 3 sports betting ads during broadcast of the game

Associated Press  

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — David Highhill, the NFL’s general manager for sports betting, told reporters there will be one sports betting ad right before kickoff and two others during the game. All told, less than 5% of all in-game ads are sports betting ads.” League officials and the leader of a problem gambling treatment group spoke during an online forum …

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Taylor Swift will attend Super Bowl for Travis Kelce, making trans-Pacific dash from Tokyo to LA: Report
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Taylor Swift will attend Super Bowl for Travis Kelce, making trans-Pacific dash from Tokyo to LA: Report

Hindustan Times  

Taylor Swift, fresh off a sold-out concert in Tokyo, is reportedly planning to pull off a real-life Love Story sprint across the globe to support her beau, star tight end Travis Kelce, at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 28: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift after defeating the Baltimore …

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Brock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers were on the brink, needing a spark to overcome a big deficit and avoid a third straight loss in the conference title game. Purdy’s 51-yard pass that deflected off a defender’s facemask into Aiyuk’s hands helped the Niners rally from 17 points down at halftime to beat the Detroit …

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Another big game by Travis Kelce gets the Chiefs back to the Super Bowl
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Another big game by Travis Kelce gets the Chiefs back to the Super Bowl

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Hearing questions all week about the Baltimore Ravens defense he and the Kansas City Chiefs were about to face only fired up Travis Kelce — more than usual. The result was Kelce delivering another monster performance to put the defending champion Chiefs back in the Super Bowl. With pop star girlfriend Taylor Swift, brother Jason and mother Donna …

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Granderson: It's finally the Detroit Lions' turn to dream big
11 months, 1 week ago

Granderson: It's finally the Detroit Lions' turn to dream big

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and Lions quarterback Jared Goff hug after the Lions defeated the Rams 24-23 during the NFC wildcard game at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday. “I’m a champion and I think The Bus’ last stop is here in Detroit.” And for years and years that Bettis Super Bowl win felt like it belonged to all Lions …

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