Jones will be the first line of defense against Eagles running back Saquon Barkley on Sunday. WASHINGTON — When the first notes of the national anthem are played at the Super Bowl on Sunday, and Louisiana native Jon Batiste launches into his rendition, chances are that Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones will have tears flowing from his … Read more
Here’s everything you need to know to get caught up to speed before kickoff on Sunday. NEW YORK — You don’t have to be an American football fan, or even an American, to have heard about the Super Bowl. For the NFL faithful, the event is a final push toward the end zone following a … Read more
A championship three-peat hasn’t been accomplished in the NFL, NBA, NHL or MLB in more than 20 years. WASHINGTON — Only a select few sports teams have achieved a three-peat championship — a feat that cements dynasties in history. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are on the cusp of accomplishing back-to-back-to-back Super Bowls … Read more
Rookie Stephon Castle finished with a career-high 33 points for the Spurs. SAN ANTONIO — Miles Bridges knocked down a 3-pointer from the corner off a wraparound feed from LaMelo Ball with 1.4 seconds left to lift Charlotte to a 117-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night and snap a six-game skid for … Read more
Despite an executive order from President Trump barring transgender athletes from girls’ sports, the VHSL policy will remain unchanged. NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia High School League, or VHSL, says that despite a recent executive order from President Trump barring transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports, its policy will remain unchanged and continue allowing … Read more
Police say 48-year-old Danette Colbert was arrested in New Orleans and is, for now, only facing fraud and theft charges. KENNER, La. — Kenner police have arrested a Slidell woman they believe may be connected to the death of Kansas City Telemundo correspondent Adan Manzano. Manzano, who was in New Orleans to cover the Super … Read more
Bill Belichick dazzled at NFL Honors with his Super Bowl rings and girlfriend Jordan Hudson. NEW ORLEANS — At 72 years old and out of the NFL, Bill Belichick still stole the show during Super Bowl week. What’s the former Patriots coach wearing on the red carpet? Try all his Super Bowl rings. He was … Read more