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By Lydia Jane Allison ​PATRICK MAHOMES BY AIR YARDS — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was at his best on shorter passes this season, recording the most completions (320) and touchdowns (19) on passes traveling less than 10 air yards during the regular season. This prowess was evident against the Ravens in the AFC Championship, where…

By Lydia Jane Allison LAS VEGAS — Feb. 9, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS vs. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS   Status Report   QUESTIONABLE DT Kalia Davis (ankle) Practice Report   DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE   Wednesday T Trent Williams (not injury related – resting player)     LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE   Wednesday…

By Lydia Allison The Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program Funds Organizations Supporting Underserved Communities in the Super Bowl Host City LAS VEGAS — Feb. 9, 2024 — The Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program aims to leave a legacy of philanthropy and positive economic impact in the communities surrounding the Super Bowl host city. In support of…

By Lydia Jane Allison LAS VEGAS — Feb. 8, 2024   SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS vs. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Practice Report   DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE   Wednesday T Trent Williams (not injury related – resting player)     LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE   Wednesday DT Arik Armstead (knee, foot), LB Oren Burks…

By Lydia Jane Allison LAS VEGAS — Feb. 7, 2024   SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS vs. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS   Practice Report   DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE   Wednesday T Trent Williams (not injury related – resting player)     LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE   Wednesday DT Arik Armstead (knee, foot), LB Oren Burks…

By Lydia Jane Allison Opening Coin Toss to Acknowledge Players and Coaches for Community Efforts Following Maui Wildfires ​​​​​ LAS VEGAS — Feb. 7, 2024 — The NFL announced today that players and coaches from the Lahainaluna High School football team from Maui, HI will serve as the honorary coin toss captains at Super Bowl LVIII…

By Lydia Jane Allison Cardona’s commitment to supporting service members, veterans and their families to be recognized at NFL Honors   NEW YORK – Feb. 7, 2024 – The NFL and USAA, an official NFL Salute to Service Partner, named Joe Cardona, long snapper for the New England Patriots, as the recipient of the 2023 Salute to Service Award presented by USAA. The…

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By Lydia Jane Allison San Francisco, Kansas City battle for Vince Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LVIII Sunday​ LAS VEGAS ­— Feb. 5, 2024 — PATRICK MAHOMES and BROCK PURDY were both in elementary school the last time an NFL team won consecutive Super Bowls. When New England defeated Philadelphia on Feb. 6, 2005, to secure a second straight title in Super…

By Lydia Jane Allison   Exosphere Content to be Broadcast During the Game on CBS and Run Throughout Super Bowl Week​ Both Interior and Exterior of Sphere to be Showcased Las Vegas — Feb. 4, 2024 — Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) and the NFL today announced a collaboration that will see custom Super Bowl LVIII content, created…

By Brenda June Temple 2 4 2024   DETROIT (2/4/2024) — It is with heavy hearts that the University of Detroit Mercy received word that Titan Hall-Of-Famer, NBA champion and Detroit ambassador Earl “The Twirl” Cureton ’11 suddenly passed away on Sunday at the age of 66. “I was extremely saddened to hear about the loss of Earl…

By Lydia Jane Allison NEW YORK — Feb. 1, 2024 — The NFL announced today the AFC and NFC Pro Bowl players who will participate in the NFL Flag football game and the 11 unique skills competitions during the 2024 Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon. The 2024 Pro Bowl Games, hosted in partnership with Florida Citrus…

By Lydia Jane Allison Myles Garrett Browns DE Wild Card Playoff loss at Texans 1 14 2024.mp3 FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS   2023 SEASON WITH CLEVELAND BROWNS In Week 7, Garrett recorded nine tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, and a blocked field goal in a 39-38 win over the Colts, earning AFC Defensive Player of…

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By Lydia Jane Allison Winners to Be Revealed During NFL Honors Presented by Invisalign on Thursday, Feb. 8 ​NEW YORK — Jan. 25, 2024 — The NFL and The Associated Press have announced the finalists for their annual awards for the 2023 NFL season. Award winners will be announced at NFL Honors presented by Invisalign, an Align…

By Lydia Jane Allison NEW YORK –– Jan. 24, 2024 –– Below are among the top storylines in the AFC and NFC Conference Championships: Former MVPs, Top Defenses Meet in Baltimore Chiefs Seeking Historic Super Bowl Run Ravens, Jackson Rushing into Championship Game Lions Look for First Super Bowl Berth 49ers Seek Eighth Super Bowl Appearance…

By Lydia Jane Allison Highest Divisional Round Average Audience on Record​ 126.7 Million Total Viewers Tuned in for the Divisional Round Chiefs-Bills on CBS Averaged 50.4 Million Viewers – Most-Watched Divisional or Wild Card Game on Record   NEW YORK — Jan. 23, 2024 — This year’s NFL Divisional Round averaged 40.0 million viewers (TV+Digital) – the highest…

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By Lydia Jane Allison   NEW YORK ­— Jan. 23, 2024 — Two’s company and four’s a crowd. Four teams remain and 28 others, just like the rest of us, are merely spectators in America’s most popular spectator sport. And as the NFL prepares to determine the two clubs that will compete for the Vince Lombardi Trophy at…

By Lydia Jane Allison NEW YORK — Jan. 26, 2024 DETROIT LIONS at SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS DETROIT LIONS  ​The Lions did not practice Wednesday. The Wednesday practice report is an estimation. Status Report   OUT G Jonah Jackson (knee), WR Kalif Raymond (knee)     QUESTIONABLE QB Hendon Hooker (tooth), CB Chase Lucas (illness) Practice Report…