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☆ Familiar foe: No walk down Sentimental Street for Andy Reid
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

February 8 - Andy Reid will stare across the field against familiar uniforms on Sunday but he isn't going to set aside time to be sentimental. Reid is attempting to shoo away references to Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Ariz., as the "Reid Bowl." Those Eagles Reid is referring to are center Jason Kelce, right tackle Lane Johnson, defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and defensive end Brandon Graham. Philadelphia then lost 24-21 to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX. During the 2008 season, Reid's Eagles reached the NFC title contest but lost to the Arizona Cardinals.

☆ Super Bowl Betting Projected to Hit Record $16 Billion
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Katherine Sayre | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Gambling on this weekend’s Super Bowl is expected to reach record-breaking levels, with more than 50 million Americans projected to bet $16 billion on the championship game, according to a gambling-industry trade group. Super Bowl LVII is also the first National Football League Championship to be played in a state with legalized sports betting. Fans inside State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., will be able to place mobile-phone bets during the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Gambling operator BetMGM last year opened a sports-betting outlet at the stadium grounds.

☆ More Than 50 Million Americans Are Projected to Bet on the Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Katherine Sayre | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

☆ 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.

☆ Record 50.4 million Americans to bet on Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Feb 6, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view as the Philadelphia Eagles speak with media during Super Bowl Opening Night at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsFeb 7 (Reuters) - A record 50.4 million American adults, or about 20% of the population, are expected to bet $16 billion on Sunday's Super Bowl matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, the American Gaming Association said on Tuesday. Helping to drive the numbers is the expansion of legal sports betting in the United States where the AGA said live, legal sports betting markets are available in 33 states and Washington D.C. This year's Super Bowl will be played in Glendale, Arizona, which will mark the first time the championship game is being hosted in a state where sports gambling is legal. Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Hugh LawsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Their Super Bowl game plan: Rescue leftover food and serve it to those in need
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Regina Anderson, executive director of Food Recovery Network, is coordinating a campaign to rescue leftover food on game day. The Super Bowl is as much an annual food event as it is the biggest sporting event of the year. But while food is an essential part of Super Bowl celebrations, food wastage doesn’t have to be. In 2020, just before the United States was plunged into a pandemic, FRN did just that by organizing its first Super Bowl food rescue effort. Food Recovery Network collected close to 2,000 pounds of leftover food from the Players Tailgate Event at last year's Super Bowl in Los Angeles.

☆ Anti-abortion activist climbs Arizona's tallest building
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Brendan O'Brien | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Maison Deschamps climbs Chase Tower in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. February 7, 2023 in this still image taken from social media video. Jim Wyatt/via REUTERSFeb 7 (Reuters) - An anti-abortion activist scaled the 40-story Chase Tower in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday, local media reported, days before the area hosts Super Bowl LVII. "This is a stupid, stupid move. It is unclear if Des Champs was taken into custody. Des Champs, who appeared to have scaled the Chase Tower without ropes, has been arrested several times over the last year after climbing buildings in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City and San Francisco.

☆ Public Storage makes $11 billion offer for Life Storage
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Feb 5 (Reuters) - Public Storage (PSA.N) said on Sunday it made an $11 billion offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares and units of Life Storage Inc (LSI.N). Under the terms of the proposed deal, Life Storage shareholders would receive 0.4192 share of Public Storage stock for each Life Storage share or unit, which represents a 19% premium, according to Public Storage. The offer made in a letter to Life Storage's management would not be the first time the Glendale-based company has expressed interest. Life Storage denied Public Storage's offer under similar terms in January, saying that the offer is not in the best interests of its shareholders and said it was "not for sale" when Public Storage first expressed interest in December. Reporting by Jahnavi Nidumolu in Bengaluru; Editing by Lisa Shumaker and Diane CraftOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Arizona's terrible NHL team is begging voters for $200 million to build a permanent home, but stadiums are consistently huge money pits
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-04 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Arizona's terrible NHL team is stuck using a college arena for its games as it awaits a public vote. This May, voters will decide the future of a $2.1 billion plan that includes the Coyotes' new arena. The NHL's Arizona Coyotes are for the moment stuck in an arena that is three times smaller than any other in the league. The professional team might need the facility for a few more years, but they can't even emblazon their own logo on center ice. The city also paid $50 million to the NHL to keep the team in the city while the franchise navigated bankruptcy.

☆ As fans roll in, Arizona hosts embrace super-sized Super Bowl stakes
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-04 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Feb 4 (Reuters) - A mega-watt spotlight falls on Arizona on Monday as a week-long celebration of the National Football League's title game will prove the ultimate test for the Super Bowl hosts. "Everything from liquor licenses to bus service is impacted by the Super Bowl, so we've been working since the day we earned the bid to be ready," Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego told Reuters. "We weren't very well positioned to leverage the benefit of the Super Bowl in 2015," said Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps. "We're (at) about $4 million of Glendale money to help make the Super Bowl come to reality. "From 2015 and Super Bowl 49, we had a very good blueprint of how we effectively hosted Super Bowl," said Jay Parry, the Arizona Super Bowl host committee president and CEO.

☆ Here's how a few thousand dollars — instead of $20,000 — can make your living room better than the stadium for watching the Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-04 | by ( Aaron Mcdade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The least expensive Super Bowl tickets are at least $4,000, with average prices between $7,000 and $10,000. Adding the cost of air travel, a hotel, and food could bring a Super Bowl trip for two over $20,000. For those with disposable income, the Super Bowl could be a good time to upgrade your home's entertainment options. An August report provided options for dozens of couches to upgrade the comfort of your Super Bowl watching experience and your living room. SnacksStaying home provides the opportunity to cook a preferred Super Bowl snack rather than waiting in long lines and paying stadium prices.

☆ Robert Kraft wants Tom Brady to retire with the Patriots
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with team owner Robert Kraft after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants Tom Brady to re-sign with the team for one day so that he can officially end his legendary career with the franchise that drafted him 23 years ago. The seven-time Super Bowl champion is going out after the first losing season in his record-breaking career. The 45-year-old Brady started his NFL career in 2000 as a sixth-round draft pick with the Patriots. He ended up leading them to six Super Bowl titles while playing for them until 2019.

How to get Citi presale tickets for Beyoncé's Renaissance World TourSince demand for Beyoncé's tour is so high, she's using Verified Fan to help boost your shot of getting tickets. How to sign up for Citi Verified Fan Registration Visit the ticketing website during the registration period and choose which group you'd like to move forward with for Citi Verified Fan Registration. The Citi presale will run from Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. through Feb. 8 at 6 p.m., or while supplies last. The Citi presale will run from Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. through Feb. 8 at 6 p.m., or while supplies last. The Citi presale will run from Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. through Feb. 15 at 6 p.m., or while supplies last.

☆ Eagles' Sills indicted on rape, kidnapping charges ahead of Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Feb 1 (Reuters) - Rookie offensive lineman Josh Sills of the Super Bowl-bound Philadelphia Eagles has been indicted on rape and kidnapping charges, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Sills was indicted by a Guernsey County Common Pleas Court grand jury on one count of rape and one count of kidnapping, both first-degree felonies. The crime was immediately reported, and the Guernsey County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation. The Eagles did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the team or Sills. Sills has been issued a summons to appear in Guernsey County Common Pleas Court on Feb. 16, four days after the Eagles are scheduled to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona.

☆ Super Bowl party people rejoice: Chicken wings and guacamole will cost much less this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Load up on wings and guacWing fans will like this: A pound of chicken wings is down 22% from January 2022 because of more supply. Last year at this time, the retail price for whole chicken wings was $3.38 per pound for the week of Super Bowl LVI, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s weekly retail price report. “Chicken wings were so expensive last year that consumers were looking for alternatives to serve at the party. “The dollar amount per person at this year’s Super Bowl party ultimately depends on what they drink and consume,” said Swanson. The 57th Super Bowl will take place on February 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

The 2023 NFC Championship game will air January 29 at 3 p.m. Philadelphia finished the season with the best record in the NFC and reached the NFC Championship game with an impressive win over their division-rival New York Giants. How to watch the NFC Championship game without cableYou can watch the NFC Championship game on Fox at 3 p.m. You can also subscribe to a live TV streaming service like YouTube TV, Sling TV, FuboTV, or Hulu + Live TV to watch the NFC Championship game on Fox. If you only want to stream the NFC Championship on your phone or tablet, NFL+ offers streaming on mobile devices for $5 a month.

The 2023 AFC Championship game will air January 29 at 6:30 p.m. ET on January 29, with the winner moving on to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona next month. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has yet to lose against the Chiefs and successfully led a comeback in last year's championship game. How to watch the AFC Championship game without cableYou can watch the AFC Championship game on CBS at 6:30 p.m. If you don't have a TV provider, the cheapest option available to stream the AFC Championship game is via Paramount Plus.

☆ 6 hotels near Glendale, Arizona, you can book right now for the 2023 Super Bowl, recommended by a local
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Wendy Rose Gould | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The 2023 Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. These six hotels have availability as of Friday and are located near the stadium. The 2023 Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Football Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Book Comfort Suites Glendale - State Farm Stadium AreaScottsdale, Arizona, is around a 45-minute drive from Glendale. The hotel is about a 25-minute drive from State Farm Stadium.

Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY SportsJan 22 (Reuters) - Quarterback Joe Burrow overcame driving snow and a hostile road environment, leading the Cincinnati Bengals past the favored Buffalo Bills 27-10 and reaching the AFC Championship game for the second straight year. "Complete game from everybody - offense, defense and special teams," said Burrow, who threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns. The Bengals will return next Sunday to Kansas City for a rematch of last year's AFC Championship game against the Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, which the Bengals won 27-24 in an overtime thriller. Cincinnati running back Joe Mixon praised his quarterback for living up to his nickname of Joe Cool in Sunday's pressure-packed game. "Joe Burrow was unbelievable," Mixon said.

☆ Bud Light and Budweiser are getting a makeovers at this year’s Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The latter, he said, “broke through” during the Super Bowl, but “needs time and commitment” to grow. In recent years, customers have been increasingly choosing premium or Mexican lagers, putting Bud Light out of favor with some beer drinkers. Garbe said the beer is the company’s “number 1 growth engine” and is soon set to overtake Bud Light in sales. Fox, which will broadcast Super Bowl LVII, is reportedly charging $7 million for a 30-second spot during the February 12 game in Glendale, Arizona. Liquor giant Diageo (DEO) is making its Super Bowl debut this year with an ad for Crown Royal whisky.

The 2022-23 NFL season enters the playoffs with the Wild Card round on January 14 to 16. NFL Playoffs Wild Card scheduleGame Date and time Channel Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers January 14, 4:30 p.m. ET ESPN, ABC, ESPN+How to watch the NFL PlayoffsEvery game of the NFL Playoffs will be broadcast on national television, with matchups spread across CBS, NBC, Fox, ESPN, and ABC. ESPN games will also be available to stream on ESPN+, Sling TV Orange, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV. The NFL Playoffs use a single elimination tournament to decide the season's champion.

The postponed Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game will not be made up this weekend, but officials said Tuesday it could be resumed at another time following Bills safety Damar Hamlin's terrifying collapse. ET Monday with the NFL saying the game had been "postponed" — leaving doors slightly ajar for Buffalo and Cincinnati to possibly restart play at another time. "The NFL has made no decision regarding the possible resumption of the game at a later date. The Bills game is set for 1 p.m. Conceivably, the NFL could have have Buffalo and Cincinnati play next weekend and start the playoffs a week late.

The 2022 College Football Playoff begins December 31 with four teams in the semifinal round. How to watch the College Football PlayoffYou can watch the College Football Playoff on ESPN. College Football Playoff scheduleGame Date and time Channel (#2) Michigan vs. (#3) Texas Christian University December 31, 4 p.m. Other college football bowl games are filled by teams that won their conferences and by invitation. Where is each College Football Playoff game being played?

☆ The most—and least—expensive U.S. cities to spend New Year's Eve
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

But plenty of Americans instead choose to get dressed up, attend parties or travel in celebration of New Year's Eve. The majority of Americans (70%) plan to spend at least $50 on their New Year's Eve plans, WalletHub found. Still, Irvine, California, beats those cities as the most expensive place to spend New Year's Eve:Irvine, Calif. Miami New York Honolulu New Orleans Seattle Oakland, Calif. San Francisco Washington, D.C. Henderson, Nev. The survey found over 80 million Americans are planning to travel for New Year's Eve, with nearly half expecting to drive. While several of the best-rated cities also find themselves on the most expensive list, the least expensive cities aren't inherently less fun.

☆ NFL roundup: Packers dump Dolphins, extend playoff push
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Dec 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) reaches for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins (8-7) dropped their fourth in a row but still would clinch an AFC wild-card berth if they win their last two games. Jaire Alexander, De'Vondre Campbell and Rasul Douglas each had fourth-quarter interceptions of Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to help the Packers put the game away. Tagovailoa threw a career-high three interceptions in a game, completing 16 of 25 passes for 310 yards and an 84-yard touchdown to Jaylen Waddle. Trace McSorley completed 24 of 45 passes for 217 yards and an interception in his first career start.

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