… but their choice of jumpsuits reminded some of Hillary Clinton’s pantsuit nation. To quote Los Angeles Times sports columnist Bill Plaschke, “The ‘Hamilton’ singers’ insertion of word “Sisterhood” into “America the Beautiful” was [Super Bowl’s] …
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Lady Gaga delivers a show big on flash and inclusiveness
Lady Gaga dropped from the top of Houston’s NRG Stadium to open her halftime show and dropped the mic at the end, offering a program that delivered high-energy hits and an inclusive theme. With the nation on edge politically, the NFL had little taste for a show that would ruffle feathers, as Beyonce did in some circles last year with the Black Power messaging of “Formation.”
Brady leads biggest comeback, Patriots win 34-28 in OT
… the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Tom Brady led one of the greatest comebacks in sports history lifting New England from a 25-point hole to the Patriots’ fifth NFL championship in the first Super Bowl overtime. …
The Latest: Pats’ huge rally forces 1st OT in Super Bowl
SCORE ALERT: The New England Patriots have wiped out a 28-3 deficit to force the first overtime in Super Bowl history against the Atlanta Falcons. Tom Brady threw a tying 2-point conversion pass to Danny Amendola after James White’s 1-yard touchdown run to get the Patriots even at 28-all with 57 seconds remaining.
Super Bowl LI Ads Worth a Replay
This year’s commercial crop did an okay job of entertaining between plays. But some of the most memorable spots touched on current events in both serious and comedic ways .
NFC bEast Eternal #178: The Falcons Blew a 25 Point Lead
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NewsAlert: New England beats Atlanta to capture Vince Lombardi Trophy
New England came from behind to beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime on Sunday to capture the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Patriots erased a 21-3 halftime deficit to force the first overtime in Super Bowl history.
Tom Brady stands alone as NFL’s greatest after rescuing Patriots in Super Bowl
… the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Seals-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-348602 ORIG FILE ID: 20170205_rvr_usa_156.jpg Five years before the wild culmination of Super Bowl LI, to the day …
New England Patriots Watch Julian Edelman defy Falcons’ defense, reality with insane catch
Get Patriots game stats and the inside scoop on the season with The Boston Globe’s Point After newsletter delivered for free to your inbox. Making a catch worthy of the NFL’s biggest game, Edelman snagged the ball that seemed to levitate just about the ground.
Super Bowl LI: New England Patriots Pull Off Stunner over Falcons
The New England Patriots are NFL champions after knocking off the Atlanta Falcons in overtime in Super Bowl LI. Congratulations to the team, its players and Patriots fans from everyone here at Niner Noise.
Super Bowl LI Watch Julio Jones’s near-impossible sideline grab
Well, Matt Ryan did literally that on this sideline pass to Julio Jones, who somehow stretched out to pull in the throw and was able to tap both feet inbounds. Fortunately for New England fans, the Patriots were able to stop the Falcons on the drive and even pushed them out of field-goal range, eventually forcing a punt to keep the score 28-20.
Super Bowl Ads aim to unite at a divisive time for the US
As the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots square off in Super Bowl 51, advertisers will duke it out over the attention of more than 110 million people expected to tune in on Sunday This photo provided by Kia Motors America shows a scene from the company’s spot for Super Bowl 51, between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. Melissa McCarthy humorously takes on political causes like saving whales, ice caps and trees, each time to disastrous effect, in KiaA a a s 60-second third-quarter ad to promote the fuel efficiency of its 2017 Niro crossover.
Photos: Lady Gaga soars into stadium while performing during Super Bowl halftime show
Lady Gaga performs during halftime of Super Bowl LI between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Lady Gaga performs during halftime of Super Bowl LI on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Houston.
Dez Bryant agrees with fan ‘10000000000%’ when saying Cowboys should be in Super Bowl LI
Dez Bryant was just like any football fan during the Super Bowl this weekend: tweeting about the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots.
Michael Vick has a blast live-tweeting Super Bowl LI
Former quarterback Michael Vick, who official retired from the NFL this week, has been one of the biggest Falcons fans on Sunday during Super Bowl LI. Vick tweeted congratulations to quarterback Matt Ryan for being named league MVP on Saturday, and since then it’s been nothing but pro-Falcons messages.
The Latest: Pats closing fast after Ryan fumble, Brady TD
New England Patriots’ Tom Brady runs on to the field before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.
At Fox & Hound, they may not know your name but they all cheer for the Pats | Colorado Springs Gazette, News
… a small town of just under 2,000 people in Maine that few could probably find on a map. On Sunday, at the Fox & Hound Sports Tavern in Colorado Springs, 2,300 miles from her hometown, Shaw met up with another Mainer. It wasn’t a coincidence. Both …
Fire Belichick / Trade Brady
Given the poor clock management at the end of the first half, the bad Wildcat and Onsides Kick calls and their inability to get into the red zone, Belichick needs to go. Similarly, since Brady has been so ineffective: missing receivers, holding on to the ball too long and getting sacked, and throwing the interception it is time to admit that he can’t hack it and he should be traded.
The Latest: Empire State Building to track Super Bowl
Tom Brady has taken the field for the Super Bowl, and fired up New England fans with a couple of fist pumps as he finished a run toward the end zone covered with the Patriots logo. Brady is trying to become the first quarterback to win five Super Bowls.
Super Bowl LI Here’s Donald Trump’s Super Bowl 51 prediction
After receiving varying degrees of support from members of the New England Patriots during his presidential campaign, Trump told Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly he’s picking the Patriots to win Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. And he think’s they’ll even cover the spread.
Super Bowl LI Here’s Donald Trump’s Super Bowl 51 prediction
After receiving varying degrees of support from members of the New England Patriots during his presidential campaign, Trump told Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly he’s picking the Patriots to win Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. And he think’s they’ll even cover the spread.
Taraji P. Henson, Lady Antebellum talk Super Bowl, Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga takes a selfie with Christian Carino before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Lady Gaga walks on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.
Taraji P. Henson, Lady Antebellum talk Super Bowl, Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga takes a selfie with Christian Carino before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Lady Gaga walks on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.
Super Bowl Ads aim to unite at a divisive time for the US
This photo provided by Bud Light shows a scene from the company’s “Ghost Spuds,” spot for Super Bowl 51, between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. Bud Light is re-introducing the brand’s ’80s pop culture icon and man’s best friend, Spuds MacKenzie.
Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan Could Become NFL’s Highest Paid Quarterback
Following his MVP-winning season, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan could become the NFL’s highest paid player at the position this offseason. The Atlanta Falcons enjoyed remarkable success throughout the 2016 season.
Jets could get golden quarterback after Super Bowl 51
The New York Jets are in the hunt for a quarterback and well, they could get a golden one once Super Bowl 51 is in the books. What if a New England Patriots backup quarterback became a Jet? Snatching Jimmy Garoppolo could mean the New York Jets have a golden quarterback leading into the off-season.
New England Patriots Believe Tom Brady Has 3-to-5 More Years
The New England Patriots don’t plan on Tom Brady going anywhere, fueling potential for Jimmy Garoppolo trade this offseason. Although New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady failed to capture his third NFL MVP award this season, the argument could be made that he had the crispest season of any quarterback in 2016.
Super Bowl 2017: Rex Ryan explains how Falcons can defend Patriots
Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shake hands after the game at New Era Field. The Patriots beat the Bills 41-25.
DeMarcus Ware ‘leaving door open’ for potential Cowboys reunion, reports say
And DeMarcus Ware, one of the best defensive ends in the history of the franchise, is reportedly leaving the door open for a return to Big D. The question is whether that “D” stands for Denver or Dallas. While he remains interested in returning to Denver, LB DeMarcus Ware also is leaving door open to play next season in Dallas, per sources.
FA Most Wanted: A rare shutdown half
After all, passing offences exploded across the league last season, generating three quarterbacks over 5,000 passing yards and 15 receivers over 1,000 receiving yards. But while 12 of CFL.ca’s 30 top-ranked pending free agents are pass-catchers, those lining up on the opposite side of the ball are harder to find.
Super Bowl LI has arrived: How to make money betting the big game
Atlanta Falcons during practice at NRG Stadium in Houston on Thursday in preparation for Sunday’s Super Bowl LI. All distractions – including unruly children and uncooperative wives – have been eliminated with bribes, credit cards and directions to the nearest mall, movie theater etc.
Super Bowl LI, By The Numbers … And One Notable Numeral
Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons – depicted here with one finger raised in the NFC Championship Game – helpfully illustrates an important number: the total Super Bowls the Falcons organization will have won, if they win Sunday. In case you haven’t heard, a few dozen guys are planning to play a football game in Houston on Sunday.
Super Bowl 2017: With big money bets on Falcons, I like them to win, too | Izenberg
… study I discovered that he was an ex-patriot from New Jersey, which explained it all. New Jersey is a state where sports betting is not a hobby. It’s a birthright. There is no university, no community college and no trade school that could have …
Deion Jones: The key to the Atlanta Falcons winning Super Bowl LI
We know all about MVP Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Devonta Freeman, and the Falcons’ line, but rookie LB Deion Jones could be key to a win in Super Bowl LI Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Deion Jones hasn’t been perfect, but as a rookie, he’s been excellent. Now, he might just be the key to the Falcons bringing home their first ever Super Bowl title, and I’ll explain why.
Football star Emmitt Smith wants Miami to get a haircut a ” in style
… barbershop: A shave and haircut can run upwards of $100, according to a pricing menu. But Smith, who these days sports a crown closely shaven by a straight razor, argues it’s a worthwhile luxury. “You walk out feeling like a million bucks,” he said. …
Super Bowl 51: Who Will Win?!?
The most-watched sporting event of the year will pit the New England Patriots against the Atlanta Falcons, with the latter striving to win their first-ever Super Bowl title and the former aiming for its fifth. In the minds of many, it’s the Evil Empire against The Only Force Remaining in the World That Can Stop Said Evil Empire.
Reporter’s Notebook: Behind The Scenes Before The Super Bowl
… to penetrate. Especially when dealing with New England head coach Bill Belichick. Normally tight-lipped with the sports media, Belichick’s lips reach maximum tension when the Super Bowl rolls around … and this is his record seventh appearance. ” …
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Just hours after an appeals court blocked an attempt to… . Members of International Migrants Alliance in Hong Kong hold placards during a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s selective country travel ban outside of the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
Ryan, Falcons, Cowboys big winners on NFL awards night
Jordy Nelson of the Green Bay Packers accepts the award for AP Comeback Player of the Year presented by McDonald’s at the 6th annual NFL Honors at the Wortham Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Houston.
Eli Manning shares Walter Payton Man of the Year award with Larry Fitzgerald
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, and Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year finalist Larry Fitzgerald, right, joke with fellow finalist Eli Manning, center, during a fan forum for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. ORG XMIT: TXDP116 Manning and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald received the Walter Payton Man of the Year award Saturday night at the NFL Honors ceremony.