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☆ For fans Super Bowl no longer a game, it's an 'experience'
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-12 | by ( Steve Keating | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

PHOENIX, Feb 11 (Reuters) - In just a half-century of evolution the Super Bowl has gone from sports event, to America's biggest party, to a week long and very expensive immersive "experience". Next year it will almost certainly make another leap when "immersive experience" and "party" morph into one big Super Bowl supernova in Las Vegas, as Sin City hosts the game for the first time. "If you go back 10 years ago Super Bowl was only about the game and now it is much, much more," said Wilder. For John Wegman, a businessman from Rochester and a Buffalo Bills season ticket holder, seeing a Super Bowl was on his bucket list. "Super Bowl with my father, my mother, my brother was a bucket list thing and we are doing it in style."

☆ 13 surprising things you probably didn't know about the Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Louis Baragona | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The Super Bowl has been around since 1967. Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi accepts the trophy at the 1967 Super Bowl. APIn the very first Super Bowl on January 15, 1967, the Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 35-10, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. After their win, each player on the Packers team took home a $15,000 bonus. In comparison, every Chiefs player received a $124,000 bonus for their win at the 2020 Super Bowl.

Persons: Vince Lombardi Organizations: Green Bay Packers, AP, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Memorial, Packers, Chiefs

☆ Philadelphia has Eagle eye on Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

PHOENIX, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The Eagles will bring Philly's fighting spirit to Super Bowl 57 as their fans fly in droves to watch Jalen Hurts and the NFC champions take on Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Defensive end Brandon Graham and defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, holdovers from the Eagles' successful Super Bowl campaign five years ago, add to the veteran credentials of a group the New York Post has dubbed the "Birds of Prey". And, you know, hit the ground rolling, we hit the ground rolling. 'DIEHARD FANS'The title game will be the ultimate test for 41-year-old head coach Nick Sirianni, at the helm for a Super Bowl for the first time. Hurts' breakout season saw him rack up 3,701 passing yards after getting the Eagles off to an impressive 8-0 start to the season.

☆ With record Super Bowl wagers expected, here are Wall Street's top sports-betting stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The names were a member of Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF , VanEck Gaming ETF , and/or iBet Sports Betting & Gaming ETF . Of the gaming companies on the list, Caesars Entertainment has the most upside to the average analyst price target, 26.2%. Caesars gaming empire includes Caesars Sportsbook, which came out of the company's 2021 $4 billion acquisition of William Hill . MGM Resorts follows with 23% upside to the average analyst price target. The stock, which has gained nearly 6% so far this year, has 11% upside to the average analyst price target.

Led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs are playing in their third Super Bowl in the past five seasons. How to watch Super Bowl LVIIYou can watch Super Bowl LVII on Fox starting at 6:30 p.m. Matt Sayles/APRihanna headlines the Super Bowl LVII halftime show with her first live televised performance since the 2018 Grammys. There's no set time for the Super Bowl halftime show, as it depends on the pace of the game. Who's singing the national anthem at Super Bowl LVII?

☆ Super Bowl media embraces surprise new A-lister: Donna Kelce
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

PHOENIX, Feb 9 (Reuters) - As celebrities descended on Phoenix this week ahead of Super Bowl 57, a brand new A-lister emerged that few had heard of before: Donna Kelce. But first she is going through the Super Bowl's exhaustive news cycle, dressed in her now-famous combination Eagles-Chiefs jersey. "You can't tell my mom anything right now - she's an absolute superstar," said Travis Kelce, 33, the eight-time Pro Bowler who helped the Chiefs hoist the Lombardi Trophy three years ago. More than 180,000 signatures were signed to a Change.org petition as of Wednesday evening, demanding that Donna be allowed to make the coin toss on Super Bowl Sunday, and she signed a promotional deal with KIND Snacks. Donna has likened seeing her two sons in the Super Bowl to winning the lottery, with a career in professional sports a wild gamble for even the most gifted athlete.

☆ 'Kelce Bowl' clash of brothers set to make Super Bowl history
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/6] Feb 6, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) with their mother Donna Kelce are interviewed by NFL Network reporter Michael Irvin during Super Bowl Opening Night at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsPHOENIX, Feb 6 (Reuters) - "Kelce Bowl" buzz descended on Phoenix as Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce prepare to make history on Sunday when they become the first brothers to play each other in the Super Bowl. At the Super Bowl Opening Night on Monday, where throngs of fans packed the Footprint Center, the fraternal fracas was on the tip of every reporter's tongue. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, the pair dreamed that they might play in the Super Bowl together - of course, in their childhood fantasy, they were playing on the same team. Their mother, Donna, has made clear she won't be picking sides, appearing on Monday at the Super Bowl media blitz in a combined Eagles-Chiefs jersey.

☆ Super Bowl Opening Night brings back eclectic style after hiatus
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

PHOENIX, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The National Football League's Super Bowl Opening Night returned in full force on Monday in Phoenix, as the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs prepared to face off for their sport's ultimate prize. At Phoenix's Footprint Center, cheers echoed through the arena and eclectic costumed characters rubbed shoulders with Sunday's upcoming Super Bowl stars. Kelce and his sibling, Eagles center Jason, will become the first brothers to face off in a Super Bowl when they take the field on Sunday. Feb 6, 2023, Phoenix, AZ, USA; The Super Bowl 57 logo at the Phoenix Convention Center. The Philadelphia Eagles play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

☆ Eagles defense faces ultimate Super Bowl test with Mahomes
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/9] Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes speaks to reporters ahead of facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S., February 7, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin O'HaraPHOENIX, Feb 7 (Reuters) - A near-historic Philadelphia Eagles pass rush will face the ultimate test on Sunday in Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, an MVP favourite with no interest in ceding the Super Bowl spotlight. "I don't know if you can contain him - I just don't know, he's that good. He's so mentally tough," head coach Andy Reid told reporters at the Super Bowl Opening Night on Monday. Cornerback James Bradberry said that it would take everything in the Eagles arsenal to stop Mahomes from collecting his second Super Bowl ring.

☆ Super Bowl a showcase for next generation of quarterback talent
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-05 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The next-youngest quarterback duo was Joe Montana and Dan Marino, who faced off at Super Bowl 19 at a combined age of 51 years and 350 days, according to ESPN, in 1985. Hurts will become the first member of Gen-Z to start in a Super Bowl, with Pew Research Center defining his generation as those born in 1997 or later. He has plenty of company among high-achieving young quarterbacks. "To find some stability in that position is like finding a massive gold nugget," ESPN analyst and retired twice Super Bowl champion Rob Ninkovich told Reuters. The Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 57 on Feb. 12.

☆ Chiefs beat Bengals with late field goal to clinch AFC Championship
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Jan 29, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Bengals place kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates after winning the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY SportsJan 29 (Reuters) - The Kansas City Chiefs scored a field goal with seconds remaining to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in a thrilling AFC Championship duel on Sunday, booking their ticket to the Super Bowl to face the Philadelphia Eagles. It will mark the Chiefs' third Super Bowl appearance in four years after they broke a five-decade drought to hoist the Lombardi Trophy in 2020 and lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the following year. The Chiefs sacked Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow with less than a minute left before kicker Harrison Butker sent one through the uprights. "They're a great football team," said Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Eagles.

☆ Chiefs QB Mahomes 'OK,' receiving treatment for high-ankle sprain -coach
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Jan 23 (Reuters) - Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is receiving treatment for a high ankle sprain, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid said on Monday, with the red-hot Cincinnati Bengals waiting for them in the AFC Championship. Mahomes fell awkwardly after being tackled late in the first quarter of the Chiefs' 27-20 divisional round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. A week later he completed 29 of 38 attempts to beat the Buffalo Bills 38-24 in the AFC Championship, helping the Chiefs to their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance. "I'm just going to see how he's doing when we get to that Wednesday practice," he told reporters. The Chiefs face a significant hurdle to reach their third Super Bowl in four years, with the Bengals coming out on top in their last three meetings.

☆ Rep. Jamie Raskin Undergoes Treatment for Lymphoma
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-29 | by ( Eliza Collins | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Rep. Jamie Raskin said he had been diagnosed with lymphoma and would undergo a course of chemo-immunotherapy on an outpatient basis. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, a rising star in the Democratic Party who recently played a central role in the House investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, said he has been diagnosed with lymphoma and has started treatment. Mr. Raskin, who is 60 years old and about to start his fourth term in Congress, said he had been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma and would undergo a course of chemo-immunotherapy on an outpatient basis at Washington’s MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. He called it a “serious but curable” form of cancer and said people with his condition have an excellent prognosis after four months of treatment.

WASHINGTON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Jamie Raskin, a Democratic U.S. lawmaker who rose to prominence as he oversaw former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial in the House of Representatives, has been diagnosed with cancer, he said on Wednesday. "After several days of tests, I have been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, which is a serious but curable form of cancer," Raskin, 60, said in a statement released by his office. Raskin has also served on the January 6 Committee, which investigated the Capitol attack and Trump's role in it. In the next Congress, Raskin is set to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight panel. Raskin told MSNBC during an interview later on Wednesday that the chemotherapy treatments were scheduled to begin this week.

WASHINGTON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Jamie Raskin, a Democratic U.S. representative who rose to prominence as the lead manager for former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, has been diagnosed with cancer, he said on Wednesday. "After several days of tests, I have been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, which is a serious but curable form of cancer," Raskin said in an official statement. Raskin has also served on the January 6 Committee, which investigated the Capitol attack and Trump's role in it. In the next Congress, Raskin is set to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight panel. Reporting by Gram Slattery in Washington Editing by Caitlin Webber and Matthew LewisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

If more female fans tune in, they will help Chief Executive Stefano Domenicali fuel revenue at his motor-racing division. Around 40% of F1 fans are now female, up 8% from 2017, and more women are attending races too, Domenicali said in November. One way to accelerate the trend could be featuring female drivers. She also boasts a fanbase of over half a million social media followers – more than the W Series itself. Unfortunately for Formula One, when financial pressures ended W Series 2022 early, she absconded to Andretti Autosport’s team for the U.S. IndyCar NXT races.

☆ Abalone and Dugongs threatened with extinction, warns IUCN Red List
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-10 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The effects of human activity from climate change to pollution are “devastating” marine life, with nearly a tenth of underwater plants and animals assessed so far threatened with extinction, the latest Red List of Threatened Species showed on Friday. “It shows that we are having quite a devastating impact on marine species,” Craig Hilton-Taylor, head of the IUCN Red List, said. Linda Lombardi/AP/FILEHilton-Taylor said the portion of marine species facing extinction was likely much higher than current data shows because those analyzed so far have tended to be widespread fish species, not currently under threat. The latest list reviews abalone species, a type of mollusc sold as a luxury seafood item, for the first time and found that around 44% of them face extinction. “The awful status of these species should shock us and engage us for urgent action,” said Amanda Vincent, chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Marine Conservation Committee.

☆ Cornell frat parties suspended after students reported sex assault, druggings
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Tim Stelloh | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Frat parties were suspended at Cornell University after at least four students reported being drugged and one described being sexually assaulted at fraternity-affiliated off-campus houses, officials said Monday. The university police department and authorities in the city of Ithaca, where the Ivy League school of nearly 23,000 students is located, are investigating, the statement said. The school statement said the alleged crimes reportedly occurred off-campus at buildings affiliated with registered fraternities. The school officials did not name the fraternities. The statement added that there will be no parties until school staff members and student leaders are confident they can occur safely.

☆ Cornell suspends frat parties and social events after reports of off-campus sexual assault and druggings
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Isabella Zavarise | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Cornell University has suspended all fraternity parties and social events. The decision comes after an alleged sexual assault and four reports of drugging at off-campus locations. In the statement, the university said police and Cornell administrative investigations are underway and the university is providing support services to those impacted. Cornell University Police department referred Insider's questions to the university's media relations department which did not respond before publication. Cornell University Interfraternity Council and the Ithaca Police Department did not respond to Insider's request for comment.

☆ How to Shop for an Ergonomic Office Chair
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-05 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +11 min

Not only does it come in three sizes, but it is also exceptionally adjustable (think seat height, seat tilt, lumbar support and armrests). It’s an especially chic white ergonomic office chair option, but if you’re not loving the leatherette, spring for Italian leather instead (about $200 more). So Via, a Las Vegas-based manufacturer of commercial office furniture, introduced a handful of their made-in-the-U.S. ergonomic chairs to the home market. “It has been the greatest decision,” the designer says of her Herman Miller ergonomic chair. In a perfect world, you’ll find an ergonomic chair with adjustable armrests, but your desk can provide that arm support too.

☆ How Tom Brady, LeBron James, Serena Williams and more older athletes can refuse to retire
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-19 | by ( Dr. Jalal Baig | Dr. Jalal Baig Is A Physician | Writer Based In Chicago. His Work Has Appeared In The Washington Post | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Despite that, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback led the league in regular season passing yards, completions and touchdown passes. And he was the starting quarterback in four of the past six Super Bowls, bagging three Lombardi Trophies in that span. At the game Brady attended, Ronaldo became the highest scorer in FIFA history after netting his 807th career goal. Not everyone is brimming with the baseline talents of James or Brady or has the discipline or resources to stick with such regimens. With time, this may radically alter how athletes at all levels are nurtured, and even how nonathletes fend off the crippling effects of age.

☆ Prima femeie la Ferrari. Maya Weug, admisă la Academia constructorului italian
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-23 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Premieră la echipa de Formula 1, Ferrari! Spaniola Maya Weug a devenit prima femeie acceptată în Academia Scuderiei. Datorită admiterii în Academia Ferrari, Maya va avea dreptul să participe în cursele de Formula 4. Ferrari este a treia echipă din Formula 1, care a anunțat despre cooptarea în echipa de dezvoltare pentru noul sezon a unei reprezentante a sexului frumos. Ultima femeie care a concurat într-o cursă de Formula 1 a fost regretata Lella Lombardi.

Persons: Ferrari !, Maya Weug, Academia Scuderiei ., Ferrari . Weug, Maya, Williams, Jamie Chadwick, Alfa Romeo, Tatiana Calderon, Lombardi, Italianca Organizations: Ferrari, Academia Scuderiei, Federația Internațională, Academia Ferrari, Alfa Locations: Spania, olandez, belgiană

☆ The Tucker Carlson origin story
▼ + stars: | 1998-01-28 | by ( Aaron Short | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +57 min

Tucker Carlson is remembered as a provocateur and gleeful contrarian by those who knew him in his early days. It was Tucker Carlson. (Note on style: Tucker Carlson and the members of his family are referred to here by their first names to avoid confusion.) In 1979, Richard Carlson married Patricia Swanson, heiress to the Swanson frozen foods empire that perfected the frozen Salisbury steak for hassle-free dinners. Tucker Carlson attended St. George’s School, a boarding school starting at age 14.

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