U.S. TV network NBC will stream 11 consecutive hours of live content on Super Bowl Sunday free of charge, including the game and halftime show, to raise awareness of its online viewing platforms among the event’s traditionally record audiences.
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Former Buffalo Bills head coach Doug Marrone joins the Jacksonville Jaguars as assistant head coach for offense and offensive line coach.
The Denver Broncos have hired former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak as their new head coach, the National Football League team said on Monday.
New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork helped rescue a woman from her car after it had rolled over near Gillette Stadium following the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, Massachusetts State Police said.
The NFC Championship celebrations began immediately following the Seattle Seahawks’ comeback win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, and if you turned off the TV too soon after the game, you might have missed one of the best celebrations.
It boggles the mind, and it still will for months and maybe years. Aaron Rodgers had led the Green Bay Packers to the Super Bowl, according to the countless prophets on Twitter who declared the game over.
The NFL confirmed on Monday that they are investigating whether the New England Patriots used deflated balls in their blowout win over the Indianapolis Colts during Sunday’s American Football Conference championship.
A Super Bowl betting line is similar to a presidential election, and after the early votes were counted Sunday night, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots won a majority of the public’s support.
Tom Brady fired three touchdown passes and LeGarrette Blount rumbled for three more as the New England Patriots demolished the Indianapolis Colts 45-7 on Sunday to book their sixth trip to the Super Bowl in 14 years.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning will miss next week’s Pro Bowl due to the quad injury that hindered him over the final month of the season.
Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak intends to accept the Denver Broncos’ head coaching position if he receives an offer, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Russell Wilson fired a 35-yard touchdown strike to Jermaine Kearse in overtime to give the Seattle Seahawks a stunning 28-22 comeback win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday to seal a return trip to the Super Bowl.
Seattle is a 7½-point favorite over Green Bay, and the total is 46½. New England is a 6½-point favorite over Indianapolis, and the total is 54.
All eyes will be focused on Aaron Rodgers and his injured calf when the Green Bay Packers take the field in Seattle today.
■ WHEN/WHERE: 12:05 p.m. today, CenturyLink Field, Seattle
