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‘Riverboat Ron’ Rivera pays off on Panthers’ gamble

Jerry Richardson was supposed to have fired Ron Rivera a few times over. That’s what billionaires usually do when wins don’t stockpile as quickly as they would prefer. That, and buy a new mansion to forget their troubles. But the hit was never carried out on Rivera

Media Day a sellout — and sold-out, too

This was a different kind of Opening Night than the one Terrie Frankel wrote about on Broadway, but a music element still existed. Because how in the world are you supposed to ask Cam Newton about that stifling Broncos defense without first being treated to some pop tunes?

Bettors crazy about Carolina Panthers, Cam Newton in Super Bowl 50

Politicians frequently inspire intense feelings of love and hate from the American public, and sometimes NFL quarterbacks do, too. Opinions are divided on Cam Newton. Some despise his dancing and showboating. Others respect his immense talent.

Super Bowl prop menu keeps expanding

When the first snap of the game sailed over Peyton Manning’s head for a safety, the blunder by the Denver Broncos meant a big payday for some lucky bettors.

Rancho grad kicked it with Katy Perry at Super Bowl

Austin Maul, who kicked field goals at Rancho High, played tuba before the Super Bowl. Then he slipped into a 14-foot palm tree costume and danced behind Katy Perry at halftime.

Patriots win definition of a pick’em game

It was thrilling for everyone holding a ticket on the New England Patriots and sweating bullets. It was the agony of defeat on Seattle Seahawks bettors. It was millions of dollars changing hands in a split second in the biggest betting event of the year.

Thin line between hero and goat

One of the worst play calls in Super Bowl history sends Seattle to defeat and cements Tom Brady’s place in history.

Brady will push Patriots over the top

It could be a classic. Every time Bill Belichick and Tom Brady get here, it’s close.

Pro Football Hall of Fame voters give Seau proper salute

Whatever you believe about the process from which new members of the Professional Football Hall of Fame emerge at this time each year, rarely do those selected draw negative reactions. It’s almost always a deserving group in its entirety.

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