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Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Mecole Hardman, who caught the game-winning touchdown in overtime of Super Bowl LVIII, has re-signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year deal. After a tumultuous season split between the Chiefs and the New York Jets, Hardman returns to a revamped Chiefs receiving corps.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
President Joe Biden welcomed the Kansas City Chiefs to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl LVIII win, marking their second consecutive visit. Chiefs owner Clark Hunt expressed gratitude for Biden's kind words about his late mother. Star tight end Travis Kelce humorously addressed the crowd, and Biden donned a Chiefs helmet during the event. The ceremony concluded with the United States Marine Band playing celebratory songs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Super Bowl LVIII, the last NFL game before major kickoff rule changes, featured 13 touchbacks and 0 returns, marking the end of an era for kickoffs. The new rule aims to reduce injuries and incentivize returns by allowing the receiving team to take the ball at the 40 if it goes out of bounds or doesn't reach the 20-yard line, and at the 30 on a touchback. This signals a shift towards more kickoff returns in future NFL games.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
Reba McEntire denied rumors that she called Taylor Swift an "entitled little brat" after her national anthem performance at the Super Bowl LVIII, slamming a report that misquoted her. McEntire praised Swift as a "wonderful artist" and defended her against the false allegations, with fans showing support for the country singer. She has previously expressed admiration for Swift's talents and predicted her future stardom.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Reba McEntire denies calling Taylor Swift an "entitled little brat" after a report claimed she criticized Swift's national anthem performance at the Super Bowl LVIII, clarifying that she did not make those comments and expressing admiration for Swift as a talented artist and role model. Fans rallied behind McEntire, affirming her character and support for Swift, while highlighting her previous praise for the pop star.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
The 2023 sports betting handle in the U.S. reached nearly $120 billion, marking a 27.8% increase from 2022, with revenue hitting a record $10.92 billion. With 38 states and the District of Columbia legalizing sports betting, the industry continues to grow, and projections for Super Bowl LVIII alone exceed $23 billion. As 12 more states, including California and Texas, are expected to join in, the upward trend in betting numbers is likely to continue.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Entertainment Tonight
Actress Blake Lively shares photos from her Super Bowl LVIII weekend in Las Vegas, jokingly comparing the experience to "The Twilight Zone." She spent time at the game with friends including Taylor Swift and celebrated the Kansas City Chiefs' victory. Meanwhile, her husband Ryan Reynolds garnered attention for the first trailer of Deadpool & Wolverine during the event.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton was fined $8,238 for a horse-collar tackle on 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during Super Bowl LVIII, the only player fined for an on-field, safety-related violation in the game. Despite the tackle being minor, the NFL confirmed the fine, making it the only one issued for any infraction during the Super Bowl.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Former NFL star Cam Newton criticized the coaching decisions of the San Francisco 49ers, attributing their Super Bowl LVIII loss to bad coaching rather than quarterback Brock Purdy's performance. Newton pointed out the team's lack of understanding of the overtime rules and questioned their decision to receive the ball first in overtime. Despite Purdy's decent performance, the 49ers' lack of knowledge about overtime rules and questionable coaching decisions were highlighted as contributing factors to their loss.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports Bay Area
The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII due to a combination of factors, including a critical fourth-and-1 play in overtime, missed opportunities on third downs, a muffed punt, a missed PAT, a fumble, a critical injury, a decision at the start of overtime, three and outs, and a lack of knowledge of overtime rules. These factors contributed to the 49ers' devastating season-ending defeat, leaving players, coaches, and fans with emotional pain and second-guessing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The US Sun
Usher confirmed that he asked Justin Bieber to perform with him at the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show, but Bieber declined. Despite the no-show, Usher expressed understanding and stated that they will collaborate in the future. Usher's halftime performance featured impressive dance moves and guest appearances, but was marred by technical difficulties. Additionally, Usher was photographed wearing a gold band on his left ring finger at a Super Bowl afterparty, and later reports confirmed that he had married his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer "Jenn" Goicoechea.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Arrowhead Pride
The Kansas City Chiefs' defense played a crucial role in their Super Bowl LVIII victory, showcasing resiliency in the trenches, disruption on first down, and trust in coverage players. The defensive front withstood the 49ers' rushing attack, linebacker Leo Chenal made key plays on first downs, and cornerback Trent McDuffie's sticky coverage limited San Francisco's passing game. While Patrick Mahomes was named MVP, the Chiefs' defense set him up for the win.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
The decision made by the 49ers at the start of overtime in Super Bowl LVIII has sparked discussions about the critical threshold decision of whether the team that wins the coin toss in overtime should kick, receive, or defer. Every team should have a plan but be ready to adapt, especially when facing a player like Patrick Mahomes. Teams will need to spend more time thinking through the right decision to make when winning the postseason overtime coin toss, as the 2022 rule guaranteeing both teams a possession in the postseason was used for the first time.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs celebrated the San Francisco 49ers' decision to kick off in overtime, ultimately winning Super Bowl LVIII. The Niners' lack of awareness of the new overtime rules has sparked discussion, with players admitting they were unaware of the strategy. While the 49ers aimed for a third possession in overtime, the Chiefs suggested they were prepared for a do-or-die two-point conversion if necessary.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports Bay Area
The San Francisco 49ers' frustrating Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs has sparked overreactions from fans, with some calling for a new head coach and criticizing play-calling decisions. However, the team's performance and the need for improvements in areas like the offensive line and contract negotiations with players like Deebo Samuel are also being discussed. Despite the disappointment, extreme reactions such as swearing off the team or calling for players to be fired are seen as overreactions, with the focus now shifting to the offseason and the team's future prospects.