‘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

‘Go Spencer Go!’ Community unites to root for San Antonio’s Spencer Burford who played in the Super Bowl

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

Chiefs’ Mecole Hardman says he didn’t realize game was over after winning touchdown

“I threw a touchdown to this dude to end the game, and he looked at me,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes said. “He had no idea.” LAS VEGAS — Mecole Hardman says he didn’t realize he’d won the Super Bowl after catching the game-ending touchdown in overtime. “I blacked out man,” he said. “I forgot we actually … Read more

Beyoncé ‘breaks the internet’ with new music announcement during Super Bowl ad

Moments after the Verizon ad spot aired, “Beyonce” became a top trending topic in the United States as fans were rushing to her page for new music. WASHINGTON — Beyoncé is back with two new country tracks — “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” After a Verizon commercial starring Beyoncé aired during the Super Bowl … Read more