Never Miss Club Aims To Make Sunday Their 54th Super Bowl
For members of the Never Miss a Super Bowl Club, the Super Bowl isn't just a game — it's a tradition that they will be carrying on for a 54th consecutive year.
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Super Bowl Ad Thanks Veterinarians Who Saved Dog's Life
WeatherTech CEO David MacNeil is grateful that vets saved his dog from a deadly form of cancer. He bought a Super Bowl ad to thank the veterinary school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Some Chiefs' Fans Accused Of Being Insensitive To Native Americans
The Kansas City Chiefs will play in the Super Bowl for the first time in half a century. That's sparked euphoria in the city amid concerns over imagery and fan traditions that many find offensive.
College Baseball Coach Died In Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant
The helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter also killed three members of another family. The baseball coach at Orange Coast College died along with his wife and daughter.
Encore: How Katie Sowers Became The 2nd Woman To Coach Full-Time In The NFL
NPR's Audie Cornish spoke last year with Katie Sowers, the second woman to coach full-time in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers assistant is now the first woman to coach in the Super Bowl.
Esports Is Booming, But Its Reception Remains Divided
Competitive video gaming continues its tremendous growth, with billions in global revenue and hundreds of millions of fans. But a divide remains between those who embrace esports and those who don't.
Black Hockey Players Celebrated In NHL's Mobile History Museum
The National Hockey League was the last major sports league to integrate, and is still the least diverse, with a lot to do to develop talent and build goodwill in minority communities.
The Complicated Legacy Of Kobe Bryant
NPR's Noel King talks to USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan and Washington Post sports columnist Kevin Blackistone about the legacy of NBA star Kobe Bryant.
Remembering Kobe Bryant — And The Shadow On His Legacy
As the world remembers the achievements and mentorship of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash Sunday, it also remembers the sexual assault allegations he faced in 2003.
Los Angeles Mourns Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles is in mourning after the sudden death of former basketball star Kobe Bryant. The five-time NBA champion and former league MVP played his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers.