How ‘catchy’ music is driven by rhythmic patterns Puerto Rican icon Bad Bunny, a superstar rapper, has recently risen to global prominence as demonstrated by the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. The Conversation · Jun 24
Super Bowl LXI Road Map: With the Vikings, It’s All About Who Plays QB Success for Minnesota may hinge on Kevin O’Connell unlocking the talent of Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy as they chase a Lombardi Trophy. Sports Illustrated · Jun 24
Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Why the Texans Can (or Can’t) Win It All The Texans need certain players on their offense to step up so they don’t waste what should be another dominant season from their defense. Sports Illustrated · Jun 23
Ranking the Best Quarterback Classes of the Last 10 Years What quarterback class from 2016 to ‘25 has produced the best results? Sports Illustrated · Jun 22
Why USMNT’s Alex Freeman, Son of NFL Legend, Chose Soccer Over Football Alex Freeman, the son of Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman, scored his first World Cup goal on Friday. Sports Illustrated · Jun 20
10 Things We’ve Learned After NFL Offseason Workouts The storylines that emerged during OTAs and minicamps that will permeate the regular season. Sports Illustrated · Jun 19
Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Why the Lions Can (or Can’t) Win It All Detroit has an arsenal of weapons on offense, but its defense remains a concern. Sports Illustrated · Jun 18
Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Why the Packers Can (or Can’t) Win It All Green Bay has stability and a strong coach-quarterback tandem, but the team remains a little short on true star power. Sports Illustrated · Jun 17
Super Bowl LXI Road Maps: Dolphins Are Clearly in Rebuild Mode Miami stripped down its roster, signed a free-agent quarterback and now looks forward to perhaps a franchise-altering draft in 2027. Sports Illustrated · Jun 16
Albert Breer: How Patrick Mahomes’s Historic Extension With the Chiefs Came Together The franchise and its superstar quarterback have built a partnership, allowing the three-time Super Bowl winner to grow his contract and the team to build around it. Sports Illustrated · Jun 15
ITV says its biggest-yet World Cup is a ‘six-week Super Bowl’ for advertising Broadcaster reveals revenues from expanded tournament are running about 30% higher than for Euro 2024 The Guardian - UK · Jun 11
Noel Gallagher scoffs at Chris Martin’s World Cup halftime show Noel Gallagher says football doesn’t need a Super Bowl‑style halftime show - and he’s not impressed with Chris Martin’s star‑studded lineup. BANG Premier · Jun 11
Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Why the Browns Are in Repair Mode, not Rebuild Mode Cleveland’s 2025 draft class, along with the recent trade of Myles Garrett, has the team well-positioned with plenty of assets. Now they just need a franchise QB. Sports Illustrated · Jun 11
Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Why the Bears Can (or Can’t) Win It All Chicago is loaded offensively with quarterback Caleb Williams and skill-position talent, but its lack of talent on the defensive line could be its downfall. Sports Illustrated · Jun 10
The Independent UK · Jun 9 Dana White thinks Trump’s White House UFC fights will attract ‘Super Bowl-type numbers’ of viewers The bold prediction comes despite the Paramount+ streaming network not having enough subscribers to pull off the feat
Sports Illustrated · Jun 9 Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Why the Jaguars Can (or Can’t) Win It All Jacksonville’s GM has received praise for taking a page from his mentor’s playbook. Now, we’ll find out if his deals and drafts pay off.
Euronews · Jun 7 2026 World Cup: five key facts about FIFA's biggest ever tournament The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, 104 matches and three host nations. With record figures, extreme heat risks and Super Bowl-style spectacle, the North American tournament promises to break the mould.
Sports Lens · Jun 5 Chiefs host free-agent CB L’Jarius Sneed for visit in possible reunion Kansas City remains one of the NFL’s premier contenders, built around a defense that has carried the franchise through multiple Super Bowl runs. The Chiefs’ cornerback room has turned over significantly since their last championship push, with depth and experience at the position flagged as a roster need heading into…
Sports Illustrated · Jun 5 What We Learned During a Crazy NFL Week With Trades, Extensions and a Retirement Post-June 1 has turned into another significant time in the league. Plus, news out of OTAs, too.
The Guardian - US · Jun 4 Russell Wilson has retired: is he a surefire Hall of Famer or the NFL’s everyman? The former Seahawks quarterback won a championship with Seattle and was a 10-time Pro Bowler. That doesn’t mean he’s seen as an all-time great
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Super Bowl winner Russell Wilson confirms next career move after announcing NFL retirement IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 4 World Cup set for three star-studded opening ceremonies - but do not expect a Super Bowl-style extravanganza There will be opening ceremonies in the United States, Mexico and Canada at the World Cup
Sports Illustrated · Jun 4 Matt Verderame’s Early Super Bowl LXI Sleepers for 2026 Includes Two NFC North Teams Six teams outside the top 10 of Super Bowl odds heading into training camps that could surprise, as the Seahawks and Patriots did in 2025.
Salon · Jun 3 MAGA fails to conquer arts and music Trump’s losses at the Kennedy Center and Freedom 250 follow Turning Point USA’s Super Bowl humiliation
Sports Illustrated · Jun 3 After Myles Garrett Trade, It’s Super Bowl or Bust for the Rams Coach Sean McVay can try to downplay the hype all he wants, but it doesn't change the fact that the expectations are sky high for the Rams following their blockbuster trade.