Getty Images One of the major non-football storylines that centers around the Super Bowl is the halftime show. These days, the halftime show is one of the most exciting performances of the year and is headlined by some of the biggest artists of all time. Last year, Rihanna took the stage at State Farm Stadium during Super Bowl LVII. Before that, five …
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Tampa cornerback Rukeem Stroud sets spring visit to Colorado
This spring, the Colorado Buffaloes are set to host class of 2025 cornerback Rukeem Stroud on a recruiting visit, according to Matt Moreno of Rivals. Stroud is a four-star prospect (Rivals) from Tampa, Florida who announced an offer from CU on Jan. 19. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds, he has also been offered by Louisville, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Texas …
Read More »Super Bowl 58: Taylor Swift conspiracy theories ‘nonsense’ – NFL boss Roger Goodell
Super Bowl 58: San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas Date: Sunday 11 February Start: 23:30 GMT (15:30 PST) BBC coverage: Listen to commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and follow live text on the BBC Sport website and app Super Bowl conspiracy theories involving Taylor Swift are “nonsense”, says NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Music …
Read More »Washington expected to hire Steve Belichick, son of legendary coach Bill Belichick, as defensive coordinator
USATSI First-year Washington coach Jedd Fisch is apparently bringing more NFL experience to his staff as the team is expected to hire New England Patriots assistant Steve Belichick as its defensive coordinator, according to 247Sports. Belichick spent the last 12 seasons with the Patriots, working under his father and surefire future NFL Hall of Famer Bill Belichick. The younger Belichick …
Read More »Super Bowl 2024: One ‘West Wing’ episode shows it’s possible for Taylor Swift to get from Tokyo to Vegas
Now that the Kansas City Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl, the biggest question still unanswered between now and the big game is whether Taylor Swift is going to be able to make to Las Vegas in time for kickoff to watch Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce. The Grammy-award winning singer has a concert on Feb. 10 in Tokyo, which …
Read More »Milford’s Nick Araujo commits to Merrimack football
Milford’s do it all weapon found a place at the next level. Senior kicker/linebacker/running back Nicholas Araujo will play at Division I Merrimack, he announced Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I am blessed to announce my commitment to play Division 1 football at Merrimack College! I want to thank all my friends, family, and coaches for all the …
Read More »Why treating Chiefs like villains at Super Bowl Opening Night might be to their benefit
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter LAS VEGAS — It was abundantly clear where the majority of fans stood during the joint-team celebration of Super Bowl Opening Night. When the Chiefs were mentioned — with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Isiah Pacheco and coach Andy Reid answering questions — the boos hit a crescendo at Allegiant Stadium. They grew deafening …
Read More »The Chiefs and 49ers received proper Vegas intros from Bruce Buffer at Super Bowl opening night
Now that’s how you deliver a proper Las Vegas introduction. Super Bowl opening night place took place Monday at Allegiant Stadium with thousands of fans and a plethora of media on hand to welcome the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, who meet in Sunday’s big game, to “Sin City.” Who better to announce both teams as they walked into the …
Read More »Texas loves football, but how popular is it in Austin compared to rival cities?
Football is king in Texas, but not as much in Austin. A recent study shows that despite the popularity of the sport throughout the state, Austin falls short of other Texas cities as a “football town.” With Super Bowl 58 on the way, WalletHub ranked 240 U.S. cities with at least one college or professional football team across 21 key …
Read More »Kelce relishes facing ‘brother’ Kittle in Super Bowl LVIII
Kelce relishes facing ‘brother’ Kittle in Super Bowl LVIII originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce isn’t playing in Super Bowl LVIII. However, Kansas Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce still believes he’s facing one of his brothers when his team takes the field against the 49ers on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. During Opening Night in …
Read More »Texans select DL Jer’Zhan Newton and WR Adonai Mitchell in PFF 2-round mock draft
Another day, another mock draft for the Houston Texans. This time around, Pro Football Focus’ Trevor Sikkema and Connor Rogers predict Houston will split its first two picks between offense and defense. The newest mock draft has the Texans taking Illinois interior defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton with the No. 23 pick and then Texas wideout Adonai Mitchell with the No. …
Read More »49ers’ George Kittle managing to thrive in Travis Kelce’s super shadow
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter LAS VEGAS — Travis Kelce might be the biggest celebrity on either team at this year’s Super Bowl. He’s undoubtedly the most famous tight end in the world. Just don’t call him the best tight end. That honor, he said last week, belongs to George Kittle. Although to be honest, it’s a compliment that even …
Read More »49ers’ Charvarius Ward on facing his former team in Super Bowl 58: ‘It’s better over here’
Getty Images PARADISE –The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will face off in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, in what is a rematch of Super Bowl LIV. A total of 18 players from the Chiefs and 49ers are still on the same team when these two squads faced off in 2020, and there were two that were on …
Read More »SEC, Big Ten leaders express uncertainty with College Football Playoff as future formatting questions linger
The SEC and Big Ten committing to the College Football Playoff for the long haul may be in jeopardy if key issues are not rectified. Speaking to Yahoo Sports, both SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti expressed doubts concerning their respective leagues’ commitment to the CFP as its governance struggles to iron out details surrounding its …
Read More »Agent’s Take: The definitive 2024 Super Bowl tale of the financial tape for Chiefs vs. 49ers
The idiom, “Different strokes for different folks” can be aptly used to describe building a championship caliber NFL roster under the salary cap. There isn’t a right or wrong way to allocate resources in putting together a team that has Super Bowl potential. A specific blueprint doesn’t exist. The Super Bowl LVIII participants, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco …
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