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March 25, 2024 Staff Writer

Super Bowl LVlll Recap

Superbowl LVIII brought without a doubt the best two teams in the league to the biggest stage. The Kansas City Chiefs with one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game at the age of 28, and an amazing defense against the best offense in the league and an amazing defense, the San Fransisco 49ers. This Superbowl was what people were expecting from Vegas. Both teams said that everything and everyone was against them, Niners having trouble in their hotel and training ground, Taylor Swift’s flight getting more attention than the Chiefs, Kadarius Toney’s Instagram, Brock Purdy’s incredible season, and the Chiefs making history going back-to-back. This game is one to be remembered for years to come.

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March 25, 2024 Staff Writer

NBA All-Star Weekend

Basketball fans worldwide were enthralled with the spectacle of the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend, which showcased the best talent and entertainment available in the sport. In a bustling metropolis such as Indiana with an abundant basketball tradition, the weekend’s events featured thrilling contests, remarkable shows, and a commemoration of the game’s worldwide influence.

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March 16, 2024 Staff Writer

NHL Once Again Hosts Outdoor Hockey Game in 2024 Stadium Series

Last week on February 17th and February 18th, we got to witness one of the most entertaining series in the national hockey league. MetLife Stadium hosted the outdoor games for the Devils and the Flyers, as well as the Rangers and the Islanders.

“The World Cup is Coming to the U.S. in 2026

140 games, 48 teams, 12 groups, 3 countries, and 16 stadiums are the key numbers to understand in this upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mexico, Canada, and the United States will be the three cohosts of this amazing and unique event.

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February 28, 2024 Staff Writer

Second Screen Viewing for Major Events: The Super Bowl

Over the course of nearly two decades, the impact of social media and new forms of media consumption and streaming have been apparent in our everyday lives, from consumer trends to discourse about pop culture. The same applies to sports and the culture that surrounds them, as fans, athletes, and everybody in between engage online about big games, trades, and so on.

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February 15, 2024 Staff Writer

Sports Betting and the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl, annually one of television’s biggest events, has transformed into the premier betting occasion of the year caused by the surge in sports betting. According to the American Gaming Association bets placed on this years Super Bowl could combine to be $23.1 billion, a significant increase from the previous year. A potential reason for this is the Super Bowl, unlike most regular season games, offers some of the most interesting prop bets to hit sports books. Bettors can place wagers on how long the National Anthem will be, outcome of the coin flip, the Gatorade color poured on the coach, and many others that you wouldn’t typically see on an NFL Sunday.

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February 15, 2024 Staff Writer

The Evolution of Comedic Sports Analysis

Over the past several years, this type of sports media has begun to gain more traction as networks like X, TikTok, and Instagram have allowed companies to expand their work to numerous platforms. There are also many other ways that sports comedy is growing not just through social media as ESPN has led the way in establishing the Manning Cast, KayRod Cast, and multiple daily shows. This evolution of comedy sports analysis has brought a new way of consuming sports content through social media, podcasts, and YouTube, which has allowed people to learn more about sports through a less serious outlet.

Many Pieces Move at 2024 NBA Trade Deadline

With the NBA Trade Deadline now in the rear-view mirror, let’s look back at some of the notable trades made that have turned some teams into playoff contenders, and others into lottery contenders.

Orioles Trade For Corbin Burnes

The Baltimore Orioles have traded for former NL Cy Young award winner Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers to boost the pitching staff. The Orioles have acquired Burnes for infield prospect Joey Ortiz, left-handed pitcher D.L. Hall, and the 34th pick in the 2024 MLB Amateur Draft. After winning 101 games in 2023, the Orioles decided they needed to make a move to win now, with their rotation being the focus.

Super Bowl 58 Preview: Brock Purdy, Patrick Mahomes, and Taylor Swift?

For the first time, the Super Bowl will take place in Las Vegas, as the Kansas City Chiefs (11-6) take on the San Francisco 49ers (12-5).
San Francisco opens Super Bowl 58 as a slight favorite, being projected to win by 1.5 points. This projection can be explained by multiple factors, one being 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. Purdy is a finalist for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

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