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Super Bowl LVIII: All the build-up
Derulo a fan of "fan of humans" Swift
Taylor Swift is suddenly everywhere in NFL circles, which some people are delighted about and others are not. Jason Derulo, however, is a fan of Swift, who is seemingly not only a fan of the Chiefs, but also of humans.
She'll be in attendance to watch Travis Kelce and Co take on the 49ers in Las Vegas later today.
49ers out to end long wait for Super Bowl
While the Chiefs have had plenty of recent success, the same can’t be said for the 49ers. Only two NFL teams (the Patriots and the Steelers, six) have won more Super Bowls than the San Francisco 49ers (five). Their last one, however, came all the way back in January 1995, almost five years before Brock Purdy was born.
Surely they must be due a win after losing their last two?
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It’s possibly not quite as rare as most might think, although it’s still an incredible achievement for those that manage it. Seven teams have already done it, so you maths experts will be able to tell me the Chiefs will become the eighth team to win consecutive Super Bowls if they come out on top at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday.
Kansas City Chiefs looking to strengthen NFL dynasty
They’ve made it to four Super Bowls in five years and won two of the last four, including last year against the Eagles. Another championship would surely confirm we're living in the age of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Co.
Officially Super Bowl Sunday!
No matter where you are in the United States, it's officially Super Bowl Sunday! Can the Chiefs consolidate their dynasty, or will the 49ers take their first steps to building (another) one?
'My Boo', 'U Remind Me', 'U Make me Wanna'.... what will Usher play as part of the Halftime show tonight?
Prime Video to stream its first NFL playoff game next season
Amazon.com's Prime Video streaming service will exclusively stream its first NFL playoff game next season, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The announcement comes ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl game, which will be available for streaming on Paramount+ and broadcast live on CBS and Nickelodeon.
Super Bowl 58 / Kirby Lee / USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
Americans betting big on Super Bowl 58
The sports gambling industry is preparing for a record-breaking inflow of money as Americans bet on Sunday's Super Bowl in Las Vegas. A record 67.8 million American adults are expected to bet a combined $23.1 billion on the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, the American Gaming Association said this week.
It's Super Bowl day !!!!!!!
In just a matter of hours, the biggest sporting event in US sports kicks off at the Allegiant Stadium in Vegas as the KC Chiefs look to win a back-to-back title and the 49ers look to claim, what would be their 6th title in franchise history.
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Taylor arrives back from Japan
Following her four night stint at the Tokyo Dome, the Chiefs most celebrated fan is back in the US with her jet touching down at LAX a few hours back.
A few hours to catch up on some sleep and the pop icon will be in her VIP box sporting her red customised KC jacket ahead of the final.
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The cost of Super Bowl tickets
If you're regretting not having picked up a Super Bowl ticket, then fear not, there is still time! There might be just 17 hours to go until kick-off but tickets are still available...although you'll have to have very deep pockets and you'll have to get a move on.
The "Taylor Swift effect" on NFL and the Super Bowl
Unless you've been living on the moon for the last few months, you'll be aware Taylor Swift has become the Kansas City Chiefs' highest-profile fan after getting together with Travis Kelce. There have been reports about her impact on increasing NFL viewership, particularly among women, which seems to include fellow pop star Adele, who nevertheless doesn't sound like the biggest football fan.
"She's actually made it a bit more enjoyable to watch," said the English songstress.
Mahomes wants to leave a legacy beyond football
The 49ers star opened up on how he wants to be seen after he finishes with football, as well as how he wants his legacy to extend beyond sport.
The NFL is coming to the Bernabéu, Real Madrid's Stadium
Speaking at the announcement that the Bernabéu is to host an NFL game in 2025, NFL executive VP Peter O’Reilly spoke glowingly of the remodelled stadium.
Here’s all the information you need on how to watch Super Bowl LVIII’s Halftime Show between the 49ers and the Chiefs in Vegas on Sunday.
Tick, tock, tick, tock...
If this promo video from the Chiefs doesn't get the blood pumping and the nerves jangling, then nothing will!
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Travis Kelce has reportedly paid over $1 million for his family to stay in luxury Super Bowl suite with Swift.
The Chiefs ‘87′ has reportedly laid down a hefty fee for his and Swift’s family to watch the Super Bowl from a luxury suite at Allegiant Stadium.
What's in a name? And where did the Chiefs get theirs? Contrary to what some might think, their name is a nod to a man who made the franchise what it is today. We go back a few decades to find out more about how the Kansas City Chiefs were named.
Who makes the Top 25 for the most passing yards in one Super Bowl game and how do they compare to the all-time NFL regular season records?
We have the all-time historical ranking for you right here.
We have seen some epic Super Bowl games such as the Patriots vs Falcons in 2017 and other, underwhelming ones which have failed to live up to expectation.
So let's take a look at the Super Bowls which produced the most points and the lowest-scoring contests in history.
Windy and bright during the day, cloudy at night - that's the weather forecast for Sunday in Las Vegas. At night, overcast with NNW winds at 20 to 30 mph. Temperatures around 35F. Humidity: 39%
"I still think about playing in the quarterback days and even switching over to tight end, so... I didn't think I'd be here, playing tight end but I'm so glad I made that transition and like I say, going on that third Super Bowl, grateful to be here, we got an extra week last week and then a whole week this week to prepare as well and get ready for Sunday. Getting back from my hip surgery, that was a rough time but we made it back. And this year we’ve had a lot of ups and downs but it’s kind of a testament to the guys just kind of sticking through it and preparing each and every week and getting better. And here we are".
'Everywhere man' Flavor Flav covering more ground than Travis Kelce
And Everywhere Man Flavor - PE hype man who has got "wheels, planes, trains and automobiles" will be on the mic at the pre-game Food Festival - free entrance to everyone with a ticket. Diplo and Dustin Lynch also involved in the tailgate fun and frivolity. Yeah boyeee!
King Swiftie Flavor Flav cold lampin' in Vegas
Look who's in the house - Flavor Flav bringing the noise to the NFL Honors red carpet. The Public Enemy frontman is a self-confessed Travis Kelce fan and Swiftie, so he'll be rooting for the Chiefs on Sunday. "Oh yeah, they call me King Swiftie. They do but hey, you know what, I‘ll wear the crown well!”
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The Super Bowl has grown from a sporting spectacle into a cultural behemoth, bringing together people around the world for a three-hour bonanza of entertainment. And, while the competitive action remains the focus, the Halftime Show has become one of the most widely-watched musical events in the calendar, drawing the biggest names in the industry for incredible performances.
To ready yourself for this year's, why not take a look back at the previous star performers...
WATCH: Incredible timelapse footage of Allegiant Stadium
Super Bowl LVIII will be held at Allegiant Stadium, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders. The venue was opened in 2020 after three years of construction work. The stadium, sometimes referred to as ´The Death Star', has an imposing look, dwarfing the nearby building and everything else in sight.
Thanks to this incredible time-lapse footage you can watch this engineering marvel coming together in just three minutes.
Former 49ers star gives Super Bowl prediction
With just one day to go, who's your money on for Super Bowl LVIII? Michael Robinson was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers and went on to win a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014. Ahead of the game, he casts his eye over the fixture and picks out some things to watch out for on Sunday.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is already a legend but he can further burnish his credentials with another Super Bowl triumph on Sunday. The two-time NFL MVP is looking for a third ring and has been given a signature pair of cleats for the occasion.
Mahomes has been signed with Adidas since 2017 and they went all-out for this special edition pair. Take a look at what Mahomes will be wearing...
49ers fly 800 staff for Super Bowl LVIII
The San Francisco 49ers are looking for payback against the Kansas City Chiefs, who beat them in the championship game in 2020. To help cheer the team on, the 49ers have flown some 800 members of staff, interns, family and friends to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII.
Great work from San Francisco to say thanks to those associated with the franchise.
The pre-Super Bowl media days must become a bit of a slog for the players involved, forced to answer countless questions. Things got a little weird for Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce ahead of Super Bowl LVIII. Kelce is dating singer Taylor Swift and was asked by one reporter to sing a section of her song that references him.
Perhaps, predictably, the reporter did not get the response he had hoped for...
What is Deebo Samuel’s real name? Why is he called Deebo?
When Tyshun Raequan Samuel was 12, he earned the nickname “Deebo,” which he and all of the NFL media still go by today.
Samuel’s spirited behavior earned him a distinctive nickname - Deebo. Inspired by the notorious bully character from the 1995 blockbuster film “Friday,” Samuel embraced the moniker.
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Patrick Mahomes / JAMIE SQUIRE / Getty Images via AFP
Chiefs enter Super Bowl on doorstep of history
The Kansas City Chiefs know all too well they have a lot more winning to do if they are to match the success of the Tom Brady-era New England Patriots but a Super Bowl triumph on Sunday would cement them as the NFL's newest dynasty nonetheless. The Chiefs ended their 50-year wait for a second Super Bowl title in February 2020, lost in the championship game the next year, were one win shy of reaching the showcase in 2022 and returned last year where they once again reigned supreme.
Eight teams delivered back-to-back Super Bowl victories, and the Kansas City Chiefs are in line to become the first in 19 seasons to repeat as Lombardi Trophy winners if they can turn away the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday. The same two teams met in the Super Bowl four years ago, with Chiefs coach Andy Reid again opposing 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan.
NFL eyes super-sized global audience for SB LVIII
Sunday's Super Bowl is expected to shatter viewership records in the U.S. and with an assist from the federal government, could be the most watched NFL game ever around the world. The highly-anticipated match up between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will be shown in 190 countries with an assist from the U.S. State Department, which is hosting watch parties in more than 30 overseas locations
Amazon's Prime Video to stream its first NFL playoff game next season
Amazon.com's Prime Video streaming service will exclusively stream its first NFL playoff game next season, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The announcement comes ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl game, which will be available for streaming on Paramount+ and broadcast live on CBS and Nickelodeon.
Usher / ETIENNE LAURENT / EFE
Usher says Super Bowl halftime show will be a career crescendo
R&B superstar Usher, fresh off of a wildly successful Las Vegas residency, said his performance at Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show will be the latest peak in his 30-year career. "Las Vegas has been amazing for me," Usher, clad in a long black leather jacket, black gloves and dark sunglasses, told a packed press conference ahead of the Vegas Super Bowl.
Super Bowl musical openers
R&B singer Usher will look to wow the crowd at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on Sunday during the half-time interval with Reba McEntire set to perform the national anthem at Super Bowl LVIII as part of a pregame performance in Vegas.
Post Malone is slated to sing “America the Beautiful” before McEntire takes the stage and Andra Day will then perform a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Following Chris Stapleton in 2023, 68-year-old McEntire, is the second consecutive country performer to be given Super Bowl anthem assignment.
NFL is off to Madrid
This is the moment when Peter O?Reilly confirmed that an NFL game will be staged in Madrid as part of the international game series.
The Spanish capital now joins the likes of London, Frankfurt and Mexico City as non US venues where NFL regular season games have been played.
Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium / CANDICE WARD / Getty Images via AFP
How are Super Bowl cities selected?
The NFL considers a series of factors before awarding a Super Bowl with accomodation, transport, infrastructure and tehcnincal issyes all factored in.
The host stadium must be in a market that hosts an NFL team and must have a minimum of 70,000 seats, with the media and electrical amenities necessary to produce the Super Bowl. Stadiums may include temporary seating for Super Bowls, but seating must be approved by the league. Stadiums where the average game day temperature is below 50 °F (10 °C) must either have a roof or a waiver given by the league. There must be a minimum of 35,000 parking spaces within one mile of the stadium.
49ers
49ers looking for 6th Super Bowl win
The San Francisco 49ers are looking to engrave their name on the Lombardi trophy along with two other legendary franchises like Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots with six Super Bowl wins a piece
Super Bowl LVIII
Chiefs looking at creating a 'dynasty'
The Andy Reid-led Chiefs have performed wonderfully with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, appearing in four Super Bowls since 2019 and winning two, LIV and LVII. Kansas City is seeking to become the first franchise to win successive Super Bowls since the New England Patriots in 2003-04.
The show looms closer
Baltimore and Detroit were both the beaten semifinalists with Tigers fans still coming to terms with almost securing a place in what would have been the team's first ever Super Bowl appearance.
Kansas City aiming to retain their Super Bowl crown and be the first team since New England to win back-to-back finals
One sleep to go !
Welcome, once again to our daily build-up ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.
Can the Kansas City Chiefs retain the title they won last against the Philadelphia Eagles or can the the San Francisco 49ers stem the run of two defeats at their last two Super Bowl finals in 2012 and 2019?
We will bringing you all the news need to know - and a little of what you don't - over the coming days to get you in the mood for the big game.
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is our host venue tomorrow (Sunday 11 February) as Super Bowl LVIII looms ever closer.