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All eyes focused on Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza as QBs take center stage at NFL scouting combine

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:30:58 GMT

If the overwhelming favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in April's draft fulfills those expectations, he'll embrace the pressure to succeed.

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Gov. Braun signs bill that could bring Chicago Bears to Indiana; Illinois lawmakers make their move

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:18:36 GMT

Despite the bill being signed into law, the Chicago Bears still have to accept the proposal.

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REPORT: Colts give QB Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade out of Indianapolis

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:53:03 GMT

Anthony Richardson was taken fourth in the draft in 2023, but he has missed a lot of time due to injuries and was replaced as starter by Daniel Jones in 2025.

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Fans can test their skills at NFL Combine Experience in downtown Indianapolis

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:08:18 GMT

While the nation's top football prospects vie for a spot on a NFL roster, fans will have a chance to prove their skills outside of Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Chicago Bears one step closer to coming to northwest Indiana

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:53:54 GMT

The Indiana General Assembly took its latest step toward luring the Bears from Illinois in a gambit with big incentives.

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Colts begin defensive line revamp by adding Marion Hobby, Kalon Humphries as position coaches

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:53:00 GMT

The moves come just as the NFL's annual scouting combine is set to kick into high gear later this week in Indianapolis.

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Netherlands man named Indianapolis Colts 2025 'International Fan of the Year'

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:29:08 GMT

Lucas Lejeune, of Roermond, The Netherlands, will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to represent the Colts at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Former Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore dies at age 25

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 04:41:55 GMT

Moore was found dead Saturday, according to the Floyd County Coroner's Office and New Albany police.

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'Sky's the limit' | Indiana Bears fans excited about NFL team's potential move to Hammond

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:07:36 GMT

Indiana legislators announced that the Bears are interested in building a stadium in the Wolf Lake area, just across the state line from Illinois.

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HOWEY: Welcome, Bears, to the center of the football universe

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:42:15 GMT

On Thursday, Hoosier Republicans and Democrats came together and announced a framework to build a new stadium for the Chicago Bears — in Indiana.

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Are the Chicago Bears really coming to Indiana?

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:51:03 GMT

The Bears have expressed strong interest in building a stadium in Hammond, but the team hasn't actually announced a move.

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Seattle Seahawks go up for sale after Super Bowl win

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:19:51 GMT

Late owner Paul G. Allen's estate "has commenced a formal sale process" for the franchise, according to the post on Instagram.

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Heisman winner and national champion QB Fernando Mendoza shifting to NFL mindset

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:13:57 GMT

The 22-year-old QB is preparing to move on to the highest level, knowing that college success won't automatically translate to the pros.

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An 8-year-old lost his signed football at the Seahawks Super Bowl parade. An Army sergeant wanted to help.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:12:44 GMT

First Sgt. Steven Cracraft saw the family’s story online and decided to help.

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President Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for criminal convictions

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:39:27 GMT

The surprise pardons were announced Thursday by the White House.

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Why people dressed as grass during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:22:12 GMT

The performers met strict height and fitness requirements and wore heavy costumes to help create the field effect during the Super Bowl set.

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Seahawks ride their 'Dark Side' defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:09:28 GMT

Defense won this championship.

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Yes, that was a real wedding during Bad Bunny's halftime show

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:08:58 GMT

The couple reportedly invited Bad Bunny to their wedding, so he invited to host it during his Super Bowl LX halftime performance.

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Bad Bunny takes Super Bowl halftime show stage with Puerto Rican-inspired performance

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:08:51 GMT

The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the biggest musical events in the world, with about 1 out of every 3 Americans tuning in.

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Who was the child in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show?

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:47:07 GMT

Bad Bunny handed his Grammy award to a child during the Super Bowl halftime show. But who was the boy? Here's what we know.

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Who won Super Bowl 60?

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:24:57 GMT

Here's who won the rematch between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.

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What is the lowest-scoring Super Bowl?

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:51:07 GMT

It certainly took a while for the offense on either team to get going in Super Bowl 60.

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F1's newest team unveiled their car during Super Bowl 60

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:47:42 GMT

The debut marks the second American team on the Formula One grid.

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Has there ever been a shutout in the Super Bowl?

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:42:04 GMT

Well, it certainly took a while but both teams scored points in Super Bowl 60.

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Did you miss Turning Point's 'All American Halftime Show'? Here's how to rewatch it

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:33:40 GMT

Millions viewed Turning Point USA's alternative Super Bowl show, headlined by Kid Rock. Here's how to rewatch it.

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How much will Bad Bunny get paid for the Super Bowl halftime show?

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:18:59 GMT

The paycheck for one of television's most-watched musical performances? Not as big as you might think.

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Here's who performed with Bad Bunny in the Super Bowl halftime show

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:59:42 GMT

The Latin star's show included guest performers and celebrity cameos.

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What Brad Pitt movie aired a Super Bowl trailer?

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:15:58 GMT

The 60-second Super Bowl commercial was teasing a sequel to a 2019 film that earned Brad Pitt an Oscar.

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Budweiser Super Bowl commercial unites Clydesdales with a bald eagle

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:46:28 GMT

The Budweiser Super Bowl commercial begins with a Clydesdale foal wandering beyond his stable to find a small bird beside a fallen tree.

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Navy, Air Force pilots make historic joint Super Bowl 60 flyover

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:36:03 GMT

The Super Bowl flyover featured a mix of aircraft, including a B-1 bomber from South Dakota, F-15s from the Fresno Air National Guard, Navy F-18s and two Navy F-35s.

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Barry Wilburn, a Super Bowl-winning defensive back for Washington, dies at age 62

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:14:29 GMT

The Commanders announced Wilburn's death Sunday.

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Who is Charlie Puth? Meet the man who performed the National Anthem at the Super Bowl

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:56:04 GMT

Charlie Puth energized the Super Bowl 60 crowd with his stirring rendition of the National Anthem. Here's how he prepared for the performance.

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How much do Super Bowl ads cost this year?

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:38:04 GMT

Just how expensive are Super Bowl commercials? This year, set a new record.

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Who sang 'America the Beautiful' at Super Bowl 60?

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:32:00 GMT

Brandi Carlile performed at the Super Bowl pregame show with a riveting rendition of "America the Beautiful."

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Super Bowl 60: How much do players get paid if they win?

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:18:43 GMT

For the first time in NFL history, all Super Bowl players will earn a six-figure bonus.

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Who sang 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at Super Bowl 60?

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:00:34 GMT

Musical performer Coco Jones has emerged as one of R&B’s leading voices.

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Which artists have canceled on Kid Rock's 'Rock the Country' festival?

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:33:18 GMT

Rock has faced multiple festival controversies, as major artists dropped out and a key tour stop was canceled.

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Puppy Bowl 2026: 'Team Ruff' takes on 'Team Fluff' in pre-Super Bowl show

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:19:23 GMT

For the first time, Puppy Bowl also includes a special exhibition event for senior dogs.

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Here’s how you can watch the Super Bowl without cable

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:54:48 GMT

Don't have cable? You can still watch this year's Super Bowl, but it is going to cost you some money. Here is what you need to know before Sunday's kickoff.

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Is Bad Bunny married? What to know about the Puerto Rican superstar before the Super Bowl

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:30:56 GMT

After a historic Grammys last weekend and headlining the Super Bowl halftime show this weekend, people are wondering if the Puerto Rican superstar is single.

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