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Taylor Foehl (left), of Boston, looks at a mobile betting app on his phone after placing a wager, while watching a men's college basketball game at the Cask 'N Flagon sports bar on March 10, 2023, near Fenway Park in Boston.

Super Bowl betting soars, but it's still not legal in Chiefs and 49ers home states

2:57pm February 09, 2024

by Joe Hernandez

Americans are poised to bet a record amount on Sunday's big game. Missouri and California are among the states that haven't yet legalized sports betting since the national ban was lifted in 2018.

Chicken wing prices have fallen for the second year in a row, in a windfall for Super Bowl snackers. Beef prices, however, are still climbing.

Good thing, wings cost less and beer's flat: Super Bowl fans are expected to splurge

9:01am February 09, 2024

by Scott Horsley

Super Bowl food: Chicken wings are a bargain this year, but beef prices are climbing. Here's a playbook for staying well fed without having a your wallet thrown for a loss.

A statue of former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is seen after its unveiling outside the NBA basketball team's arena, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Los Angeles.

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The Lakers reveal the first of 3 statues of Kobe Bryant

5:50am February 09, 2024

by Ayana Archie

The statue depicts Bryant amid his 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. Bryant's wife, Vanessa, specially requested certain elements, such as replicas of his five championship trophies.

Fans hold up signs during the NFL game between Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs in Germany in November.

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The Swift-Kelce romance sounds like a movie. But the NFL swears it wasn't scripted

5:00am February 09, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

Taylor Swift's relationship with the Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce has boosted NFL ratings all season, meaning this year's Super Bowl could be the biggest yet. Here's why.

These people are all answers. You're welcome.

Famous women made some surprise appearances this week. Were you paying attention?

5:00am February 09, 2024

by Holly J. Morris

With a Grammys comeback performance, an unannounced 'SNL' visit, and an Olympic un-retirement, women were center stage this week. Sorry, Swifties, this time we're not talking about Taylor.

The Paris 2024 Olympic gold medal, center, the Paris 2024 Paralympic, gold medal, right, and silver medal, left, are presented to the press, in Paris, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024.

The Paris Olympics medals will have pieces of the Eiffel Tower

3:11am February 09, 2024

by The Associated Press

A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes' necks at the Paris Games and Paralympics.

Why playing football appeals to families in spite of dangers

5:34pm February 08, 2024

An investigation by University of Maryland journalism students looks at why Black families are drawn to football, despite knowing the risks of injuries.

When Usher performs on Sunday evening in Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium during the city's very first Super Bowl, he'll also be graduating from two years as one of its busiest and most successful working residents.

How the pandemic ushered in a maximalist new era for Las Vegas residencies

3:35pm February 08, 2024

by Bilal Qureshi

In the post-pandemic market for maximalist entertainment, America's "capital of entertainment" has found itself at the center of a cultural revival with A-list residencies at its core.

Book covers of: Like Other Girls; The Dating Playbook; Before the Ever After; Snapped; The Redshirt: A Novel; The Right Swipe: A Novel

Pregame the Super Bowl with our favorite football fiction

10:46am February 08, 2024

by Beth Novey

Of course, leave it to the gigantic nerds at NPR to throw a literary tailgate ... but to thine own self be true, even if it means getting stuffed into your locker later this afternoon.

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A 30-second spot to air during the 2024 Super Bowl costs $7 million

7:29am February 08, 2024

It's the same price tag as last year, but over 200% more from 20 years ago. What's changed in the ad space price tag?

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