NBC Courts Women In Hopes Of Record Super Bowl Broadcast
This year's the Super Bowl telecast is targeting non-sports fans, especially women.
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In Super Bowl This Sunday, Don't Forget The Guys Behind The Superstars
We know all about the stars playing in Sunday's Super Bowl: Tom Brady and Richard Sherman, to name two. But there are lesser-known players and positions whose roles are just as essential.
Former Basketball Player Scores As A Filmmaker
While Deon Taylor was playing professional basketball in Germany, he had an epiphany: he wanted to make movies. The self-taught director's latest film, Supremacy, was released this Friday.
All Is Not So Well In The NFL Ahead Of Super Bowl Sunday
Deflategate tops a "tough year" for the League, says Commissioner Roger Goodell. The NFL has also grappled with domestic violence and child abuse claims.
Serena Williams Wins Australian Open For 19th Grand Slam Title
The tennis superstar beat Russia's Maria Sharapova in the final 6-3, 7-6 (5). She is now third in a list of Grand Slam singles champs.
Super Bowl And Skullduggery: The Week In Sports
It's nearly time for the Super Bowl, but Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine tells NPR's Scott Simon that more people are talking about off-the-field scandals than the actual game.
An Archer Goes Old-School, And Wows The Internet
Citing archery's historic methods, a Danish archer has released a video in which he fires three arrows in 0.6 seconds. Lars Andersen argues for speed and agility, in addition to accuracy.
Seahawk Marshawn Lynch's Silence Becomes The Story
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has made clear he doesn't like talking to the media. But has his stance helped or hurt his Beast Mode image?
Seahawk Cornerback's Baby Could Make A Touchdown During Super Bowl
As if the Super Bowl didn't have enough drama, Seattle Seahawks star cornerback Richard Sherman's girlfriend is pregnant and expecting to give birth in the coming days.
The Real Super Sunday Battle Is In The Snack Bowl
The competition over what Americans consume during the Super Bowl has gotten vicious. The nation's top merchants of virtuous and not-so-virtuous munching both want control of the line of scrimmage.