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49ers have few answers after late Super Bowl collapse

MIAMI (Reuters) – The San Francisco 49ers will spend the next few months wondering what might have been. Up by 10 with just over six minutes left in Sunday’s Super Bowl, the 49ers suffered a collapse that saw them allow three late-game touchdowns en route to a... More »

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Chiefs QB Mahomes named Super Bowl MVP after win over 49ers

MIAMI (Reuters) – If Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes still had any doubters going into the Super Bowl, he silenced them on Sunday. Mahomes was named the Most Valuable Player of the Super Bowl after leading Kansas City to a 31-20 win over the San Franci... More »

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Sweet Super Bowl success worth the 50-year wait for Chiefs

MIAMI (Reuters) – With a Super Bowl drought stretching five decades finally behind them, the confetti falling from above, and throngs of elated fans in front of them, one thing was clear for the Kansas City Chiefs: winning was well worth the wait. Coming back ... More »

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Yankees manager Boone on the money with Super Bowl prediction

(Reuters) – Aaron Boone is the manager of Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees but it appears he is also an American football expert after correctly predicting the result of Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. “I’m g... More »

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List of Super Bowl winners

(Reuters) – List of National Football League’s Super Bowl champions. Feb. 2, 2020 – Kansas City 31, San Francisco 20 Feb. 3, 2019 – New England 13, Los Angeles Rams 3 Feb. 4, 2018 – Philadelphia 41, New England 33 Feb. 5, 2017 – New England 34, Atlanta 28 Feb.... More »

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Kobe Bryant honored with moment of silence at Super Bowl

MIAMI (Reuters) – There was a moment of silence in honor of Kobe Bryant at the Super Bowl in Miami on Sunday following the death of the basketball great, his daughter Gianna, and seven other passengers in a helicopter crash in California a week ago. Prior to k... More »

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Bryant death has Lopez and Shakira planning Super Bowl message

MIAMI (Reuters) – Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash has reminded everyone how fragile life is, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira said on Thursday, and the pop superstars plan to use their Super Bowl halftime show to convey that message. “Life is so fragile an... More »

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NFL: Fans in St. Louis can flush away anger at Kroenke

(Reuters) – Three years after leaving St. Louis for the glamor of Tinseltown, the Rams are going to the Super Bowl, adding an extra sucker punch for many fans in the team’s old hometown. Rams owner Stan Kroenke seems to be particularly reviled in St. Louis, so... More »

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Patriots, Rams arrive in Atlanta for Super Bowl

ATLANTA (Reuters) – The Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots have touched down in Atlanta after enthusiastic send-offs from their fans ahead of their Super Bowl clash on Sunday. An estimated 35,000 Patriots fans packed into Gillette Stadium in Foxborough ... More »

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Maroon 5 to play Super Bowl halftime show

(Reuters) – Pop band Maroon 5 will provide the halftime entertainment at next month’s Super Bowl in Atlanta in a show that will also feature rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi, the National Football League said on Sunday. Maroon 5, a three-times Grammy-winning g... More »

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Holy guacamole! Mexican fuel shortage threatens Super Bowl snack

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Super Bowl fans may have to go without guacamole this year if avocado farmers in Mexico cannot send their fruit to the United States because of a prolonged fuel shortage. Like clockwork, Mexican producers ship thousands of tonnes of avo... More »

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Eagles stun Patriots for first Super Bowl title

NFL Football – Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots – Super Bowl LII – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. – February 4, 2018 Philadelphia Eagles’ Nick Foles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LII REUTERS/Kevin... More »

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Patriots’ Brady laments Super Bowl loss, expects to return

NFL Football – Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots – Super Bowl LII – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. – February 4, 2018 New England Patriots’ Tom Brady walks off dejected after the game REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) – Mom... More »

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The Butler didn’t do it, cornerback benched for Super Bowl

FILE PHOTO – Jan 21, 2018- Foxborough, MA, USA- New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) sits on the field during the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-... More »

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Foles goes from near retirement to Super Bowl MVP

NFL Football – Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots – Super Bowl LII – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. – February 4, 2018 Philadelphia Eagles’ Nick Foles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LII REUTERS/Kevin... More »

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Vital defensive play helps Eagles seal deal in Minneapolis

Feb 4, 2018- Minneapolis, MN, USA- Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) forcing a fumble in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA ... More »

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List of Super Bowl MVP winners

NFL Football – Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots – Super Bowl LII – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. – February 4, 2018. Philadelphia Eagles’ Nick Foles celebrates winning Super Bowl LII. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (Reuters) – List of Super B... More »

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Kaepernick, protesters not to blame for ratings slide: NFLPA

FILE PHOTO: Sep 1, 2016- San Diego, CA, USA- San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) arrives with teammates before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters Picture Supplied... More »

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Gronkowski cleared for Super Bowl, ‘ready to roll’

Feb 1, 2018- Bloomington, MN, USA- New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski during a press conference at the Mall of America in advance of Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) –... More »

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Everyone thinking about Tom Brady’s retirement except him

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks during a media availability ahead of the Super Bowl in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) – New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is not thinking ab... More »

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Justin Timberlake says Janet not part of Super Bowl show

Super Bowl half time entertainer Justin Timberlake gives a news conference about his upcoming performance in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. February 1, 2018 REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque LONDON (Reuters) – Justin Timberlake caused a national controversy when he perform... More »

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Eagles touch down in chilly Minneapolis ahead of Super Bowl

Jan 28, 2018- Minneapolis, MN, USA- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld (left) and running back LeGarrette Blount (right) during team arrivals in advance of Super Bowl LII at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Spo... More »

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Patriots, Eagles ready for Super Bowl showdown

Jan 21, 2018- Foxborough, MA, USA- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after a first down by running back Dion Lewis (33) picks up a first down in the fourth quarter in the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillet... More »

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Justin Timberlake to headline Super Bowl halftime show

Grammy Award-winning pop singer Justin Timberlake will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February, 14 years after a "wardrobe malfunction" overshadowed his last gig at the championship game, the NFL said on Sunday. More »

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Patriots star Brady`s missing Super Bowl jersey found in Mexico

FILE PHOTO: New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady warms up before the start of Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons in Houston, Texas, U.S., February 5, 2017. REUTERS/Adrees Latif/File Photo The New England Patriots jersey that vanished after quarte... More »

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Atlanta zoo welcomes baby cockroach `Tom Brady`

Feb 5, 2017- Houston, TX, USA- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Falcons fans no do... More »

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Brady`s wife urged him to retire after Super Bowl comeback

Feb 5, 2017- Houston, TX, USA- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) hugs his wife Gisele Bundchen after beating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchange) – If Gise... More »

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Snow, confetti mix as Boston celebrates Patriots Super Bowl win

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady kisses one of the team’s five Vince Lombardi trophies during their victory parade through the streets of Boston after winning Super Bowl LI, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. February 7, 2017. REUTERS/Brian Snyder Fallin... More »

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Bell Media says Super Bowl ratings drop, cites ruling on commercials

New England Patriots’ James White scores a touchdown during overtime to win Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons. REUTERS/Adrees Latif The Canadian broadcaster of Sunday’s U.S. National Football League’s Super Bowl game said its ratings fell 39 percent fr... More »

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Super Bowl sets gambling record at Nevada sports books

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) catches a pass against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jalen Collins (32) for a touchdown. Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports Tom Brady and the New England Patriots were not the only ones breaking records at Sund... More »

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Bouchard agrees to blind date after betting against Brady

Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – 20/1/17 Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard looks on during her Women’s singles third round match against Coco Vandeweghe of the U.S. REUTERS/Jason Reed Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard says she... More »

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Super Bowl ads score eyeballs with political football

A scene from Budweiser’s Super Bowl commercial ”Born the Hard Way.” REUTERS/Courtesy Amheuser-Busch With Americans’ attention more finely tuned to the political climate under U.S. President Donald Trump, brands that dove headfirst into that conversation genera... More »

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`Patriot Way` paves road to New England dynasty

New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady is reflected multiple times in the Vince Lombardi trophy as he celebrates after his team defeated the Atlanta Falcons to win Super Bowl LI in Houston, Texas, U.S., February 5, 2017. REUTERS/Robert Seale Tom Brady and... More »

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Many Patriots heroes, including White and Edelman

Feb 5, 2017- Houston, TX, USA- New England Patriots running back James White (28) celebrates after Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Record-setting quarterback Tom Brady got the hardware as Super Bowl most valuable player but there were ... More »

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No tailgating, but no lack of partying at Super Bowl

Feb 5, 2017- Houston, TX, USA- Newscorp chairman Rupert Murdoch and wife Jerry Hall before Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports Despite the absence of tailgating, there was no shortage of partying for Sunday’s Super B... More »

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Falcons `ran out of gas` in painful Super Bowl loss, says coach

Atlanta Falcons’ head coach Dan Quinn watches his players during the third quarter of Super Bowl LI against the New England Patriots in Houston, Texas, U.S., February 5, 2017. REUTERS/Robert Seale The Atlanta Falcons came agonizingly close to winning their fir... More »

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Calm before the Super Bowl storm for Patriots, Falcons

Feb 5, 2017- Houston, TX, USA- Movie actor Mark Wahlberg greets New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman before Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports The New England Patriots and At... More »

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Super Bowl lures rush hour crowd as NFL seeks China touchdown

FILE PHOTO: Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning attends a meeting with fans, in Beijing, China, September 28, 2016. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo As millions around the world settled into couches and tuned into the Super Bowl on big-screen TVs on Su... More »

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Pats` Brady named Super Bowl MVP after record comeback

Feb 5, 2017- Houston, TX, USA- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy on the podium after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Eric Seals-USA TODAY Sports New Englan... More »

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Trump card could be played at Super Bowl

Protesters at Discovery Green Park during Super Bowl events in Houston, Texas, U.S., January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Trish Badger From the broadcast booth to the owners’ suites the Trump effect will be felt on and off the field at the Super Bowl say industry experts... More »

Disabled pups get ruff for TV`s annual Puppy Bowl

Three disabled dogs are joining America’s annual Puppy Bowl this year, bringing a special kind of ruffness to the celebration intended as an antidote to the nation’s Super Bowl football extravaganza. More »

Denver defense kryptonite to Panthers Superman Newton

SANTA CLARA, Calif. The Denver Broncos shocked the Carolina Panthers 24-10 as the Super Bowl closed out its first half-century on Sunday with an upset and a cliffhanger as Peyton Manning left everyone guessing about his future. As a glittering shower of golden... More »

Newton wilts under Super Bowl spotlight

SANTA CLARA, Calif. After basking in the spotlight of a career season, the Carolina Panthers and quarterback Cam Newton fell flat under the glare of the world’s biggest stage. The jovial squad known for a high-powered offense and upbeat victory dances was somb... More »

Broncos defense too ferocious for Panthers in Super Bowl

SANTA CLARA, Calif. The Denver Broncos’ top-ranked defense lived up the hype on Sunday, forcing four turnovers and sacking Carolina quarterback Cam Newton seven times en route to a 24-10 Super Bowl victory. The speedy Broncos defense set the tone early when ou... More »

Broncos’ Manning says retirement decision will wait

SANTA CLARA, Calif. Peyton Manning crowned a brilliant NFL career on Sunday as he helped steer the Denver Broncos to a Super Bowl victory but put his retirement decision on hold. The 39-year-old Manning, who revolutionized the position while winning a record f... More »

Twitter users cool toward mellow Coldplay ahead of Super Bowl

NEW YORK British rock band Coldplay may have won several Grammy awards for its music, but it has yet to convince Twitter users that its mellow ballads are suited for the normally peppy Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. On Friday, many on the social media pla... More »

From Namath to Norwood, dramatic moments enter Super Bowl lore

From Joe Namath raising his finger toward the sky to David Tyree’s “Helmet Catch”, the Super Bowl is a history book of indelible moments that lead to next Sunday’s 50th edition. When the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos face off in Santa Clara, California,... More »