The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the biggest musical events in the world, with about 1 out of every 3 Americans tuning in. NEW ORLEANS — Kendrick Lamar took to the Super Bowl LIX stage for the second time Sunday — but this time he headlined the show in front of millions watching around … Read more
Born in Sydney, Australia to Samoan parents, the Eagles left tackle waved the flags of both countries as he celebrated the victory in New Orleans. SYDNEY, NS — Jordan Mailata was playing rugby league in Australia before he took the huge career gamble that has now earned him a Super Bowl ring. He became the first … Read more
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Armani Latimer brought awareness to alopecia on “My Cause, My Cleats” night. ARLINGTON, Texas — It’s an annual celebration for the NFL: “My Cause, My Cleats.” The night is an opportunity for NFL players to “wear their hearts on their cleats” to champion a cause that’s important to them. But this year, … Read more
Safe to say Cooper DeJean is having a SUPER birthday. NEW ORLEANS — What a way to celebrate a 22nd birthday for Cooper DeJean. DeJean became the first player in Super Bowl history to intercept a pass or score a touchdown on his birthday when he returned a poor throw by Patrick Mahomes 38 yards for … Read more
Hurts was 17 for 22 for 221 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 73 yards in the Philadelphia’s 40-22 rout of the Kansas City Chiefs. NEW ORLEANS — Channelview’s Jalen Hurts has often been judged by his failings more than his successes over the course of his career. Getting benched at halftime of … Read more
Family says Madeline Vernon passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 29 due to complications from the flu. RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — A 9-year-old Randolph County girl died from flu complications, according to her family. Madeline “Maddie” Grace Vernon was diagnosed with the flu on Jan. 25. Her mother, Mary Edging, took her to Randolph Hospital, and … Read more
The New Orleans Police Department said in a statement that “law enforcement is working to determine applicable charges in this incident.” NEW ORLEANS — A performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained on the field and could face charges after unfurling a combination Sudan-Palestine flag with “Sudan” and “Gaza” written on it. … Read more