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Jill Zarin Dropped From RHONY Reunion After Bad Bunny Rant

Reality star dropped from E!'s The Golden Life cast

(Newser) - Jill Zarin just lost a new TV gig over a video she ultimately took down—but not before it went viral, the Los Angeles Times reports. The former Real Housewives of New York cast member has been dropped from E!'s upcoming reunion series The Golden Life after posting...

NFL Rookie's Eventful Weekend: Police Chase, Crash, Arrest

James Pearce Jr. allegedly involved in domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson

(Newser) - Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. is facing multiple felony charges in Florida after what police describe as a domestic incident involving WNBA star Rickea Jackson. Authorities in Doral, a city near Miami, say officers tried to stop Pearce on Saturday, triggering a police chase that ended when he crashed...

Seahawks Pound Patriots 29-13 to Win Super Bowl

Seattle wins its 2nd Super Bowl title

(Newser) - Defense won this championship. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy, and the rest of Mike Macdonald's ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise's second Super Bowl, the AP reports. Sam Darnold threw a touchdown...

Inside Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

Guest stars included Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin

(Newser) - The sun hung low when Bad Bunny emerged in Puerto Rico's sugar cane fields during his halftime show, surrounded by jíbaros in pavas (rural farmers in traditional straw hats), viejitos playing dominos (an affectionate term for older men), and a piragua stand (shaved ice)—undeniable symbols of Puerto...

Seahawks Lead at Halftime of Star-Studded Super Bowl

Even before Bad Bunny, the star power was high

(Newser) - The Seattle Seahawks were leading 9-0 against the New England Patriots at halftime at a star-studded Super Bowl 60. Celebrities have been front-and-center at the big game, from Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams to a series of soaring pre-game performances, the AP reports. Highlights from Levi'...

Tactile Device for Blind Fans to Make Super Bowl Debut

'It was like giving me my own pair of eyes'

(Newser) - Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to a tactile device that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays, and provides real-time audio. The NFL teamed up with OneCourt and Ticketmaster to pilot the game-enhancing experience 15 times during regular-season games, the AP...

These 3 Make Up a Very Elite Super Bowl Club

Octogenarians have attended every big game, though 2 say this year may be their last

(Newser) - It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there—and this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians...

A Hall of Fame Quarterback Is Dead at 91
A Hall of Fame Quarterback
Is Dead at 91
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Feb 6, 2026 11:08 AM CST

A Hall of Fame Quarterback Is Dead at 91

Sonny Jurgensen played for Washington

(Newser) - Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm, keen wit, and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history, has died at age 91, per the AP . While a cause was not disclosed, a Washington Commanders spokesperson confirmed Friday the team learned...

Ex-NFL Player's Murder May Be Linked to 3 Others

All 4 victims were unhoused, killed near Compton Creek encampments

(Newser) - Authorities are investigating whether former NFL lineman Kevin Johnson's killing near Los Angeles is linked to the murders of three other unhoused people in the same area. Johnson, 55, who played defensive lineman for various teams in the 1990s, was fatally stabbed on Jan. 21 at a homeless encampment...

Guardian Cap May Make Its Big Game Debut

NFL claim of 50% reduced concussion risk isn't backed by the company itself

(Newser) - Viewers who tune into Sunday's Super Bowl may notice a few players wearing what looks like a mushroom on their heads. The oversized, soft-shelled cap, called a Guardian Cap, is worn over a standard helmet and has been embraced by the NFL as a safety upgrade. The league says...

Giants Owner to Epstein: Is She 'Pro or Civilian?'

Emails appear to show Epstein connecting Steve Tisch with women, described in crude terms

(Newser) - The NFL is now scrutinizing one of its own owners over ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday the league will review New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch's communications with Epstein after Tisch's name surfaced "at least 440 times" in a new batch of Justice...

Here's the Lineup for the MAGA-Friendly Halftime Show

Turning Point USA announces Kid Rock, Lee Brice, among other country singers

(Newser) - It'll be Bad Bunny vs. Kid Rock, rap vs. country, on Super Bowl Sunday. Turning Point USA has announced its alternative Super Bowl halftime show will feature MAGA star Kid Rock as headliner, with country singers Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett also performing, per the Hill . The...

NFL Announces First Regular-Season Game in France

Saints will be playing opponent yet to be determined

(Newser) - The NFL will play its first regular-season game ever in France next season, with the New Orleans Saints set to travel to Paris later this year. The league on Monday announced the plans to play a game at the Stade de France next season in addition to a multiyear deal...

10 Spots. Guess How Many Black Coaches Got Hired?

Jerry Brewer of the Athletic thinks the league's promises to improve are just lip service

(Newser) - The NFL had 10 coaching vacancies at the end of this season. Nine have been filled, and the last one is about to be. Of those 10, not a single owner picked a Black head coach, writes Jerry Brewer at the Athletic . It's an incredible stat given that 77%...

America Has a New Gambling Problem
America Has a New
Gambling Problem
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Feb 1, 2026 4:20 PM CST

America Has a New Gambling Problem

Harper's looks at the spread of online sports betting

(Newser) - Online sports betting didn't just hook one Brooklyn journalist—his story shows how quickly legal gambling has embedded itself into American life. Harper's Magazine writer Jasper Craven traces his own slide from curiosity to routine betting after New York legalized online sportsbooks in 2022. What began as a...

ICE's Next Planned Destination: the Super Bowl

DHS adds immigration enforcement to game duties, says those in country legally 'have nothing to fear'

(Newser) - Immigration enforcement looks to be joining the mix surrounding Super Bowl LX. Officials in Santa Clara, California, say Immigration and Customs Enforcement is expected to be on the ground at next month's big game at Levi's Stadium, adding an immigration twist to the usual security presence, reports the...

Football Hall of Fame Makes a 'Very Silly' Call
Football Hall of Fame
Makes a 'Very Silly' Call
OPINION
Jan 28, 2026 7:46 AM CST

Football Hall of Fame Makes a 'Very Silly' Call

Pundits question criteria for induction as Bill Belichick is snubbed on his first ballot

(Newser) - Bill Belichick just got snubbed—and that says more about Pro Football Hall of Fame politics and petty rivalries than about football greatness, according to two opinions. Writing in the Wall Street Journal , Jason Gay calls the decision to block the NFL's most decorated coach from first-ballot entry into...

Seahawks Head to Super Bowl for First Time in 11 Years

Seattle beats Los Angeles 31-27

(Newser) - Sam Darnold threw for three touchdowns, the Seahawks' "Dark Side" defense came up with a critical fourth-down stop, and Seattle advanced to the Super Bowl, beating the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in an electrifying NFC championship game on Sunday, the AP reports. Led by second-year coach Mike Macdonald and...

Patriots Are Headed to Their 12th Super Bowl

New England beats Denver 10-7

(Newser) - Drake Maye ran for 68 yards and threw for 86 in sloppy, snowy conditions and scored New England's only touchdown on a 6-yard keeper, propelling the Patriots to their 12th Super Bowl with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday, the AP reports. Christian Gonzalez intercepted Jarrett...

Sports Reporter Wants to Be Minnesota's Next Senator

Michele Tafoya already backed by Sen. Tim Scott, GOP campaign arm ahead of Tina Smith retirement

(Newser) - A familiar face from NFL broadcasts is trying to flip a blue Senate seat in Minnesota, and national Republicans are backing her from the get-go. Michele Tafoya, a longtime Sunday Night Football sideline reporter who has reinvented herself as a conservative media voice, formally entered the 2026 Minnesota Senate race...

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