CBS said the president declined its invitation to appear ahead of what may be the highest-rated television broadcast of the year.
Category: Super Bowl
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Team’s Sale Reflects Growing Links Between Pro Sports and Gambling
The proposed purchase of the N.B.A.’s Dallas Mavericks by a casino operator is the latest sign of how fully leagues have embraced the gaming world.
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Usher to Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
“It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list,” the eight-time Grammy winner said.
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11 Things You Forgot About the 2023 N.F.L. Season
After a busy off-season, Damar Hamlin is back, Odell Beckham Jr. is a Raven, Sean Payton leads the Broncos, and 10 players are out because of gambling violations.
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Jim Turner, Who Kicked the Jets Into Super Bowl History, Dies at 82
He was a reliable pro-football place-kicker for 16 years and had a moment of glory in the 1969 championship game.
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Joe Kapp, Quarterback Who Led Vikings to Super Bowl IV, Dies at 85
He found his way to the N.F.L. after playing eight seasons in Canadian football and was remembered for his toughness, playing through injury after injury.
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Chiefsaholic, the Fan Who Dressed as a Wolf, Is Said to Be on the Lam
The New York Times – Sports:Xavier Babudar, known as Chiefsaholic, missed a Monday court hearing on charges that he robbed a bank in Tulsa, Okla. The court and his bail bondsman are looking for him.
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Bud Grant, Longtime Minnesota Vikings Coach, Dies at 95
The New York Times – Sports:He took his Vikings, with Fran Tarkenton at quarterback and the famed Purple People Eaters defensive line, to four Super Bowls — although he lost each time.
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Otis Taylor, Star Receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Sports:An acrobatic player, he was the prototype for the big receivers who succeeded him. He caught a memorable touchdown in the Chiefs’ upset win in Super Bowl IV.
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In Troubled Times, the Sports World Offers a Necessary Salve
The New York Times – Sports:Three months of athletic brilliance have offered reminders that the soulful, spiritual aspect of games has elevated them to something like a modern religious experience.
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At Halftime, Patrick Mahomes Got a Little Tape and Gave a Little Talk
The New York Times – Sports:His ankle hurt after a hit in the second quarter of the Super Bowl, but mostly, he said, he wanted to fire up his teammates.
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Did a Referee’s Call Unfairly Cost the Eagles a Super Bowl Win?
The New York Times – Sports:Philadelphia cornerback James Bradberry admitted he tugged on the jersey of a Kansas City receiver. But was it really a penalty? The answer depends largely on what colors you wear.