Super Bowl Archives

WATCH: ABC 17 SportsZone Road to Arizona Special

February 11, 2023 8:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

A look back at the Kansas City Chiefs’ AFC Championship season and the coming matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Columbia residents, businesses prepare for Super Bowl

February 11, 2023 7:55 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With less than a day away from Super Bowl LVII, Columbia residents and businesses prepare for the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Before any celebrations on any end, some fans have a list to check off to prepare for Sunday’s game. While some restaurants and bars spent Saturday

Kelce brothers set for showdown in Super Bowl LVII

February 11, 2023 2:47 PM Nathalie Jones

GLENDALE, Ariz. (KMIZ) Super Bowl LVII will feature a historic match up between two brothers: Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Eagles center Jason Kelce. Sunday will be the first time in league history that a pair of brothers have met in the championship game. Both brothers already have a Super Bowl win under their

Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts make Super Bowl history

February 11, 2023 3:05 PM Nathalie Jones

GLENDALE, Ariz. (KMIZ) When Super Bowl LVII kicks off on Sunday evening, it will mark the first time that two Black quarterbacks have faced off in the championship game, as Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts battle for the Lombardi Trophy. “It’s a historic moment, with two historic football teams,” Mahomes said on Opening Night. “So

Parson orders Capitol dome to light up red and gold for Chiefs’ Super Bowl appearance

February 10, 2023 9:01 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri Capitol dome to shine red and gold in celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII appearance, according to a press release from his office. The dome will be lit red and gold through Sunday. The Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LVII in Arizona,

No Super Bowl interview for Biden, White House official says

February 10, 2023 8:03 PM Associated Press

By CHRIS MEGERIAN and DAVID BAUDER Associated Press Writers NEW YORK (AP) — The on-again, off-again Super Bowl interview between President Joe Biden and a Fox Corp. streaming service appears to be off again. A White House official said Friday evening that it was “inaccurate” to say the interview had been rescheduled, contradicting a Fox

Inflation drives food prices up ahead of Super Bowl LVII

February 10, 2023 11:29 AM Ethan Heinz

Super Bowl revelers are likely to pay more for their favorite party foods this year as inflation continues to squeeze budgets.

Mahomes not worried about MVP-Super Bowl curse

February 10, 2023 5:09 PM Nathalie Jones

The Kansas City Chiefs already have one piece of hardware to load up on the plane back home to Missouri.

Police, troopers looking out for drunk and impaired drivers over Super Bowl weekend

February 10, 2023 11:46 AM Marina Diaz

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is asking drivers to plan ahead for Super Bowl weekend as the Chiefs prepare to take on the Eagles on Sunday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will the Chiefs win the franchise’s third Super Bowl title?

February 10, 2023 3:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

On Sunday the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will play for the NFL crown at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Eagles are favored.

Mahomes wins MVP award

February 9, 2023 11:01 AM Nathalie Jones

PHOENIX, Ariz. (KMIZ) Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes added hardware to his trophy case even before he plays in the Super Bowl this Sunday. Mahomes was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player for the 2022 season on Thursday night at the NFL Honors ceremony. This is the second time the Kansas City quarterback took home the

Native Americans renew protests of Kansas City Chiefs mascot

February 9, 2023 11:07 AM Associated Press

By TERRY TANG and DAVE SKRETTA Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are the reason Rhonda LeValdo is in Arizona for the Super Bowl. But she won’t be here to watch the game. LeValdo and other Native Americans will be pushing again for the Chiefs to abandon the team’s name, mascot and

A teacher at Shoal Creek Elementary school in Kansas City

Teacher in KC transforms hallway into stadium ahead of Super Bowl

February 9, 2023 9:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Josh Jackson Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — An elementary school teacher is bringing State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to Kansas City. Now, students are buzzing as they get ready to cheer on the Chiefs in the big game. “On the ceiling, you can see confetti,” said

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are the Chiefs on their way toward dynasty status?

February 9, 2023 2:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Kansas City Chiefs have been winning a lot over the past few years.

Eagles count on pass rush to harass Mahomes in Super Bowl

February 8, 2023 6:50 PM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The defensive philosophy that has carried the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl is relatively simple. A deep rotation of defensive linemen provides constant pressure that makes opposing quarterbacks uncomfortable and often leads to them ending on the ground. Few teams have gotten to the

Kansas City Chiefs: A dynasty in the making?

February 8, 2023 11:13 AM Nathalie Jones

PHOENIX, Ariz. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs have made it to three of the last four Super Bowls. KC has one championship under the belt and another still to be determined. The team has also hosted the past five AFC Championship games. Is there a dynasty in Kansas City? “I’m not really into all that.

Andy Reid Bowl: Chiefs and Eagles prepare for Super Bowl LVII

February 7, 2023 4:10 PM Nathalie Jones

PHOENIX, Ariz. (KMIZ) Super Bowl LVII will feature a match up between Kansas City and Philadelphia, both of which have been coached by Andy Reid, which is why this one is being pegged ‘The Andy Reid Bowl.’ ‘Big Red,’ as he’s fondly known in Missouri, coached the Eagles for 14 years. In that time he

15 colleges that have produced the most Super Bowl players

February 7, 2023 10:50 AM Stacker

JustWatch ranked the 15 most common colleges of players on the rosters of Super Bowl teams throughout NFL history using data from Pro-Football-Reference.com.

After the Super Bowl, State Farm stadium will have tons of leftovers. Here’s how that food will get to people in need fast

February 7, 2023 10:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Parija Kavilanz, CNN On Super Bowl Sunday, an army of volunteers will be ready outside and inside State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona to execute a time-sensitive game plan of their own. Their mission: recover and redistribute a tremendous volume of surplus food. Thousands of Eagles and Chiefs fans will gather on February 12

Super Bowl betting projected to reach $16 billion this year

February 7, 2023 9:05 AM Associated Press

By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A record 50.4 million American adults plan to bet on this year’s Super Bowl, wagering a total of $16 billion, the gambling industry’s national trade group predicted Tuesday. The American Gaming Association forecasts that 1 in 5 American adults will place a bet on Sunday’s