Kelvin Kiptum, Kenyan runner with world’s fastest marathon time, dies at 24

The 24-year-old’s death reverberated through Kenya, where runners are the biggest sports stars. NAIROBI, Kenya — Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar of long-distance running and was a top contender for gold at the Olympics in Paris this year, was killed along with his coach in a car crash … Read more

Here’s the breakdown of all the Super Bowl 2024 commercials

So…many….celebrity….cameos….. LAS VEGAS — The Kansas City Chiefs were crowned victorious over the San Francisco 49ers in this year’s Super Bowl — and, off the field, big-name advertisers competed for viewers’ attention with celebrity-filled, glitzy messages. Beyoncé broke the internet yet again in a Verizon ad, which was soon followed by a viral music drop. Lionel Messi’s … Read more

‘Go, Spencer, go!’ Community unites to root for San Antonio’s Spencer Burford as he plays in Super Bowl with 49ers

A sea of red, white and gold packed Mt. Gilead Baptist Church as dozens of fans cheered on 23-year-old Spencer Burford of the San Francisco 49ers. SAN ANTONIO — History was made Sunday as Spencer Burford of San Antonio became the first UTSA football alumnus to play in the Super Bowl.  “This is something he’s … Read more

Who sang the Black national anthem at the Super Bowl?

The song, originally written to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, is commonly known as the Black national anthem. LAS VEGAS — Famed soul singer Andra Day performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” more commonly known as the Black national anthem, at the start of Super Bowl LVIII.  Andra Day gave a stirring, gospel-flavored rendition of “Lift … Read more

‘Go, Spencer, go!’ Community unites to root for San Antonio’s Spencer Burford as he wins Super Bowl with 49ers

A sea of red, white and gold packed Mt. Gilead Baptist Church as dozens of fans cheered on 23-year-old Spencer Burford of the San Francisco 49ers. SAN ANTONIO — History was made Sunday as Spencer Burford of San Antonio became the first UTSA football alumnus to play in the Super Bowl.  “This is something he’s … Read more