QUESTION OF THE DAY: Why do you watch the Super Bowl?
Super Bowl Sunday has become like an American holiday.
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Kansas City’s Power & Light District prepares for Super Bowl Sunday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Kansas City’s Power & Light District is preparing to have crowds of Kansas City Chiefs fans gather for Super Bowl Sunday this weekend. The District is hosting events leading up to the game as, the Kansas City Chiefs are playing in their third Super Bowl in the past five years. On
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Kansas City, Philadelphia set for Opening Night festivities
PHOENIX, Ariz. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will take the main stage on Monday night, as Super Bowl LVII week festivities kick off in Arizona. There is a long list of people expected to speak for KC at the FootPrint Center. You can find the full list below. Andy ReidPatrick MahomesTravis KelceChris
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Fox’s Pereira knows pressure Super Bowl officials are facing
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Mike Pereira knows the pressure Carl Cheffers and his officiating crew will be under during Super Bowl 57 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. As the NFL’s vice president of officiating in 2008, Pereira promoted Cheffers from side judge to referee. After 14 years with the league,
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Fox sells out Super Bowl ads: crypto out, alcohol in
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Fox says it has sold out all of its Super Bowl LVII ad space as of the end of January. The big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles takes place on Sunday. The Super Bowl is advertising’s biggest stage, with advertisers
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Sunday Sit-down with KSHB’s Aaron Ladd
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17’s Chanel Porter brought on KSHB 41 Action News’ Aaron Ladd in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. The two talked about the upcoming Super Bowl LVII between the Chiefs and Eagles, but first reflected back on the AFC Championship matchup with the Bengals. Ladd said the trash talk that come
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Sophie Cunningham re-signs with Phoenix Mercury
PHOENIX, Ariz. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou hoops standout Sophie Cunningham will be continuing her WNBA career in Phoenix, after signing a multi-year deal on Friday. Cunningham had a breakout season in 2022, which was her fourth year in the league. She was considered a top candidate for the Most Improved Player award, as she averaged career
Continue ReadingOnline petition for mother of Kelce brothers to perform coin toss at the Super Bowl gains traction
By Matias Grez, CNN An NFL fan has started an online petition to allow the mother of Travis and Jason Kelce, Donna, to perform the coin toss ahead of Super Bowl LVII. It is gaining significant traction ahead of the February 12 showdown, closing in on 35,000 signatures — which would make it one of
Continue ReadingHaving two starting Black quarterbacks in Super Bowl for first time is ‘special,’ says Patrick Mahomes
By Ben Morse, CNN Both Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts spoke to the media on Thursday as they recognized the significance of being the first two Black quarterbacks to start in the same Super Bowl. Almost exactly 35 years after Doug Williams became the first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl with
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Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes gets back to work for Super Bowl
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes strolled through Arrowhead Stadium without any issues with his injured right ankle on Thursday, and the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback expects to practice fully in the next 10 days leading up to the Super Bowl. The injury news was not quite as
Continue Reading Chiefs banked on rookie returns to reach Super Bowl again
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The challenge of sustained success in the NFL relies in part on the draft, where good teams are forced to pick last. Well, the Chiefs turned all those late-round picks into crucial pieces in their Super Bowl run, right through a pair of seventh-rounders
Continue ReadingOnline petition for mother of Kelce brothers to perform coin toss at the Super Bowl gains traction
By Matias Grez, CNN An NFL fan has started an online petition to allow the mother of Travis and Jason Kelce, Donna, to perform the coin toss ahead of Super Bowl LVII. It is gaining significant traction ahead of the February 12 showdown, closing in on 35,000 signatures — which would make it one of
Continue Reading Super Bowl features matchup of 1st and 2nd team All-Pro QBs
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer It’s only fitting that the top two quarterbacks in the regular season based on All-Pro voting are the last two quarterbacks standing in the NFL this season. First-team All-Pro quarterback Patrick Mahomes will take his Kansas City Chiefs into the Super Bowl against second-team All-Pro Jalen Hurts and
Continue ReadingWhy the Super Bowl is ‘a big moment for a lot of Black, young quarterbacks coming up’
By George Ramsay, CNN For Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to start and win the Super Bowl, watching the NFL Conference Championship games on Sunday was an emotional moment. Almost exactly 35 years after he won the Super Bowl with the then-Washington Redskins, Williams happily watched on as Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts led
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Who’s your favorite Kelce?
The Kelce brothers — Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis and Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason — will make history next month when they go up against each other in the Super Bowl.
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Chiefs head to Super Bowl LVII after game-winning drive vs. Bengals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs are heading to Super Bowl LVII after a game-winning drive to secure a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. KC will be in the Super Bowl for the third time in four years. The Chiefs got off to an early lead, but the Bengals managed to tie
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Travis Kelce added to Chiefs injury report; listed as questionable against Bengals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs have added tight end Travis Kelce to the practice report Friday with a back injury. Despite a full practice, Kelce is listed as questionable for Sunday’s AFC Championship game against the Bengals. Kelce made 14 catches for 98 yards and two touchdowns in the divisional round win
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Former Cardinals great inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Cardinals third baseman and eight-time Gold Glover Scott Rolen will be one of the newest members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He received the honor in his sixth year of eligibility. Rolen received a vote from about 76 percent of voters, which surpassed the required 75 percent mark
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Chiefs set for rematch with the Bengals in AFC Championship
BUFFALO, N.Y. (KMIZ) The Cincinnati Bengals punched a ticket for the team’s second-straight trip to the AFC Championship at Arrowhead Stadium, with a 27-10 win over the Bills on Sunday. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was in his element in a snow globe game in New York. He finished 23-36 fo 242 yards and two touchdowns.
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Reports: Mahomes suffered high ankle sprain in Saturday’s win against Jacksonville
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to NFL Network insiders, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a high ankle sprain in Saturday’s win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The injury sidelined Mahomes for the second quarter, but he did finish out Saturday’s game after getting evaluated in the locker room. The injury happened when two Jaguars defenders, Arden
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