Carrie Underwood’s musical intro to “Sunday Night Football” offers a dazzling gift — even if you’re not a fan of the game.
Category: Football
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Football Gave Us a Carrie Underwood-Based Solution to Existential Dread
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Why Bettors Favor Super Bowl Props
The New York Times – Sports:Bets on specific outcomes, like the length of the national anthem, are expected to account for half of the $7 billion wagered on the Super Bowl in the United States.
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A ‘Clueless’ Comeback for the Super Bowl
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Alicia Silverstone teams up with the designer Christian Siriano in a Super Bowl ad that revives her classic role.
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In the Middle of Eagles Territory, an Oasis for Chiefs Fans
The New York Times – Sports:Big Charlie’s Saloon is a South Philadelphia bar with a bit of a conundrum: how to celebrate Kansas City’s Super Bowl berth without drawing the ire of locals. “We’re in a pickle.”
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Lamar Jackson to Resume Contract Talks With Ravens After ‘Pay Lamar’ Cries
The New York Times – Sports:Teammates, N.B.A. stars, and even opponents have supported Jackson’s bid for a hefty raise from the Ravens. Many will keep watch as Jackson and Baltimore are expected to continue negotiations.
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How Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Replace Tom Brady?
The New York Times – Sports:Brady claims he is done for good, but it is unclear what that will mean for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Fox broadcast booth and other interested parties.
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Bobby Beathard, Mastermind of N.F.L. Dynasties, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Sports:Using unconventional tactics, he built powerhouse teams in Washington and Miami and helped mold teams in Kansas City, Atlanta and San Diego, his hometown.
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Tom Brady’s Last Season Didn’t Go as Planned. Was It Worth It?
The New York Times – Sports:He thrilled his fans by announcing that he would come out of retirement to play one more season in 2022, but things soon went sour, on and off the field.
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Tom Brady’s Retirement Is the Best Thing for Football
The New York Times – Sports:Give Brady his due but let Patrick Mahomes and all of the other young, exciting quarterbacks take it from here.
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Eagles’ Josh Sills Indicted on Rape and Kidnapping Charges
The New York Times – Sports:Joshua Sills, 25, was indicted in Ohio in the rape of a woman in December 2019, prosecutors announced on Wednesday.
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Tom Brady: His Career, Gisele Bündchen and Answers to More Questions
The New York Times – Sports:All about Super Bowls, crypto, deflated footballs and Gisele Bündchen. And 23 seasons piling up the stats.
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Tom Brady Says He’s Retiring, for Good This Time
The New York Times – Sports:Brady, whose career spanned 23 seasons and seven Super Bowl wins, announced his retirement in a social media post.