/tags/super-bowl Super Bowl en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:38:34 GMT /2024-02-07/las-vegas-and-the-nfl-a-once-unthinkable-relationship-thats-evolved-over-time Super Bowl LVIII will be in Las Vegas this weekend — one of the biggest sports (and betting) events of the year being played in a city synonymous with gambling. But there was once a time the NFL, or any pro sports league, wouldn't even allow a team in the city. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:38:34 GMT /2024-02-07/las-vegas-and-the-nfl-a-once-unthinkable-relationship-thats-evolved-over-time Yvette Fernandez /npr-news/2016-02-07/denver-broncos-triumph-in-super-bowl-50-a-live-blog-in-haiku The Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers on the strength of their defense. It was the biggest football game of the year — so we covered it with the littlest poems we can think of: haiku. Sun, 07 Feb 2016 21:25:00 GMT /npr-news/2016-02-07/denver-broncos-triumph-in-super-bowl-50-a-live-blog-in-haiku Colin Dwyer /2016-02-03/super-bowl-50s-quarterbacks-so-talented-and-so-different For Frank Deford, the best football games are those played with two star quarterbacks, because football needs quarterbacks. Wed, 03 Feb 2016 10:02:00 GMT /2016-02-03/super-bowl-50s-quarterbacks-so-talented-and-so-different Frank Deford /npr-news/2016-01-24/carolina-panthers-denver-broncos-punch-their-tickets-to-the-super-bowl The Panthers notched a decisive win over the Arizona Cardinals, while the Broncos survived a late-game push by the New England Patriots. The conference champions will meet at the Super Bowl on Feb. 7. Sun, 24 Jan 2016 23:40:00 GMT /npr-news/2016-01-24/carolina-panthers-denver-broncos-punch-their-tickets-to-the-super-bowl Colin Dwyer /2015-01-28/the-tennis-court-offers-a-good-lesson-for-the-nfl As Deflategate and other embarrassing incidents continue to hit the NFL, commentator Frank Deford says a selfless act by a little-known tennis player could teach the league something about fairness. Wed, 28 Jan 2015 08:31:00 GMT /2015-01-28/the-tennis-court-offers-a-good-lesson-for-the-nfl Frank Deford /npr-news/npr-news/2014-10-15/nonprofit-nfl-seeks-super-bowl-volunteers-again The NFL is looking for 10,000 volunteers for this season's Super Bowl. Commentator Frank Deford thinks other causes are more deserving. Wed, 15 Oct 2014 07:39:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2014-10-15/nonprofit-nfl-seeks-super-bowl-volunteers-again Frank Deford /npr-news/2014-02-04/seahawks-say-they-figured-out-mannings-signals Like all teams do, Seattle studied its opponent. Then during the game, says cornerback Richard Sherman, the Seahawks figured out the hand signals that the Denver quarterback was using. Other teams do that too. Seattle certainly took advantage of things, though, and dominated during the 43-8 win. Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:44:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-02-04/seahawks-say-they-figured-out-mannings-signals Mark Memmott /npr-news/2014-02-02/seattle-dominates-denver-to-win-its-first-super-bowl The Seahawks scored within the first 12 seconds of Super Bowl XLVIII against the Broncos and never slowed down, handily taking home the Lombardi Trophy with a final score of 43-8. Mon, 03 Feb 2014 02:57:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-02-02/seattle-dominates-denver-to-win-its-first-super-bowl Steve Mullis /npr-news/2014-01-31/super-bowl-ads-go-healthy-selling-yogurt-with-a-steamy-kiss Advertising during the big game is traditionally the realm of beer, chips and soda. But better-for-you foods will also make a play for viewers' wallets this year. Expect clever ads pitching nuts, yogurt and whole grain cereals. Fri, 31 Jan 2014 08:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-01-31/super-bowl-ads-go-healthy-selling-yogurt-with-a-steamy-kiss Allison Aubrey /npr-news/2014-01-28/super-bowl-tickets-are-cheap-and-weather-isnt-only-reason The forecast for temperatures near or below freezing on Sunday has likely kept resale prices down a bit, brokers say. But an even more important factor may be that the matchup — the Denver Broncos vs. the Seattle Seahawks — just isn't drawing interest from some fans. Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:41:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-01-28/super-bowl-tickets-are-cheap-and-weather-isnt-only-reason Mark Memmott