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Bad Bunny is set to perform at the Super Bowl LX halftime show, but he won't be paid his usual performance fee. Like other Super Bowl performers, he will receive a small fee and have his travel expenses covered by the NFL.
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Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show.
He won't receive his typical performance fee for the event.
Instead, he will get about $1,000 per day due to labor contracts.
The NFL will cover his travel and other expenses.
Performers often agree to this arrangement for the exposure, as millions watch the halftime show.
The Super Bowl can be watched on Peacock or NBC, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The halftime show is expected to start between 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET.
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Manchester City won a dramatic football match against Liverpool 2-1, with Erling Haaland scoring a crucial penalty in stoppage time. The win helps Manchester City stay close to Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
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Manchester City beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield.
Erling Haaland scored a penalty in stoppage time to secure the win.
The victory reduced the gap between Manchester City and first-place Arsenal to six points.
Dominik Szoboszlai initially scored for Liverpool with a free-kick.
Bernardo Silva equalized for Manchester City with a goal.
Rayan Cherki’s goal for Manchester City was overturned by VAR for a foul.
Szoboszlai was sent off after a foul on Haaland during Cherki's disallowed goal.
The win keeps Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title.
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The ACC fined the University of North Carolina $50,000 because fans stormed the court during a basketball game against Duke. This incident happened after UNC won the game with a last-minute three-point shot by Seth Trimble.
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UNC beat Duke 71-68 with a last-second shot by Seth Trimble.
Fans rushed onto the court at the Dean Smith Center after the shot.
Officials added 0.4 seconds back to the game clock for Duke's final play.
Duke's coach, Jon Scheyer, expressed concern about player safety due to the crowd rush.
The ACC fined UNC $50,000 for breaking event security rules.
UNC's athletic director, Bubba Cunningham, apologized for the incident.
The fine is due to a violation of the ACC's event security policy.
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The New England Patriots' receiver Stefon Diggs is playing in Super Bowl LX, and his girlfriend, musician Cardi B, is drawing attention for her support. Cardi B gave Diggs a simple message of "Good luck" before the game. The Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, California.
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Stefon Diggs is a receiver for the New England Patriots, playing in Super Bowl LX.
Cardi B is dating Stefon Diggs and has been seen at several Patriots games.
She gave Diggs a two-word message, "Good luck," before the Super Bowl.
The Super Bowl is happening in Santa Clara, California, against the Seattle Seahawks.
Diggs joined the Patriots and had 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns this season.
Cardi B and Diggs became publicly known as a couple in June 2025.
Cardi B is a Grammy-winning musician and popular among Patriots fans.
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Super Bowl LX took place at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco, featuring the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks. Before the game, Charlie Puth sang the national anthem, and other artists like Green Day and Brandi Carlile also performed. These performances were part of the opening ceremony for one of the biggest sports events of the year.
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Super Bowl LX was held at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco.
The competing teams were the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
Charlie Puth performed a unique version of the national anthem.
Other performers included Green Day, Coco Jones, and Brandi Carlile.
The event attracted significant attention, with many fans praising the performances.
Charlie Puth spoke about the significance of performing on such a large stage.
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Singer Coco Jones performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the Super Bowl LX held at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco. Her performance was widely praised and received significant attention online.
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The Super Bowl LX took place at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco.
The New England Patriots played against the Seattle Seahawks.
Coco Jones, a Grammy-winning artist, sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing" before the game started.
The performance gained attention on social media, with many praising it.
This was Coco Jones' first time singing this anthem at an NFL event.
She had been aware of her participation in the Super Bowl festivities for months.
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The article highlights Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald and his wife Stephanie, who has a talent for singing. She once sang the National Anthem at an NFL game when she was a cheerleader for the Washington Commanders. Mike and Stephanie met when she was a cheerleader for the Baltimore Ravens, where Mike was working as a defensive coordinator.
Key Facts
The Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
Mike Macdonald is the head coach of the Seahawks.
Stephanie Macdonald, Mike's wife, has a talent for singing.
Stephanie sang the National Anthem at an NFL game as a former cheerleader for the Washington Commanders.
Mike and Stephanie met in 2015 when she was a cheerleader for the Baltimore Ravens.
They got engaged in summer 2019 and married in 2021.
Mike spoke proudly about Stephanie during his Seahawks introductory press conference.
Mike praised the Seahawks team after a win against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Global music star Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The performance will be available on NBC and via a live stream on Peacock.
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Bad Bunny is starring in the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium.
The show is on Sunday, February 8, 2026, around 8:00 PM ET.
NBC will broadcast the event on TV, while Peacock will stream it live online.
Bad Bunny recently won the Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys.
The performance will include a mix of reggaeton, Latin trap, salsa, and pop music.
This is Bad Bunny's first time headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
The show is expected to last about 13 minutes, featuring Bad Bunny's popular songs.
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The San Francisco 49ers have decided not to trade backup quarterback Mac Jones and expect him to return as Brock Purdy's backup for the 2026 season. This decision comes after Jones played as the team's starting quarterback for part of the 2025 season while Purdy was injured.
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The 49ers finished the 2025 regular season with a 12-5 record.
Starting quarterback Brock Purdy missed part of the season due to toe and shoulder injuries.
Mac Jones took over as starting quarterback, going 5-3 in eight games.
Jones completed 69.6% of his passes, throwing for 2,151 yards and 13 touchdowns.
There was interest in trading for Jones, but the 49ers plan to keep him as a backup.
Coach Kyle Shanahan stated that the team wants to retain good players like Jones.
Jones was originally the New England Patriots' 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft.
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New England Patriots player Mack Hollins drew attention before Super Bowl LX by wearing a jersey that honored his head coach Mike Vrabel. The gesture showed support for Vrabel, who recently won Coach of the Year for his role in improving the Patriots.
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The New England Patriots are playing in Super Bowl LX.
Mack Hollins wore a jersey honoring head coach Mike Vrabel before the game.
Vrabel joined the Patriots as head coach this season and won Coach of the Year.
Hollins previously played for the Buffalo Bills with teammate Stefon Diggs.
Hollins played a key role in the Patriots' win against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship.
The Patriots aim to win their seventh Super Bowl title.
Hollins returned from an injury to help in a critical playoff game, making significant catches.
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Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl LX, held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The NFL does not pay performers a fee for singing the national anthem; instead, they cover travel and production costs.
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Super Bowl LX is happening at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are playing against each other.
Charlie Puth will perform the national anthem at the game.
The NFL does not pay a performance fee for the national anthem.
The league covers travel and production costs for performers.
Performers receive only a small union stipend if required.
More than 100 million viewers in the U.S. watch the Super Bowl, providing exposure to artists.
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Klint Kubiak, the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, is expected to become the head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders after the Super Bowl. Kubiak played a key role in improving the Seahawks' offense and has become a sought-after candidate for head-coaching positions.
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Klint Kubiak is the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.
The Seahawks reached the Super Bowl after winning seven straight games.
Reports say Kubiak will become the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Raiders had a 3-14 finish last year and have struggled for four seasons.
The Raiders hold the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, expected to pick Fernando Mendoza.
Kubiak is known for modernizing offensive schemes and improving team performance.
The move is set to be finalized after the Super Bowl concludes.
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The Seattle Seahawks will play the New England Patriots in the 2026 Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium. The game is a rematch of a previous Super Bowl, with both teams having strong seasons. Fans can watch the game on NBC or stream it live on Peacock.
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The Super Bowl will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM ET.
The game will take place at Levi's Stadium.
It will air on the NBC TV channel.
Fans can live stream the game on Peacock with a subscription.
This Super Bowl is a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX.
Drake Maye, New England's quarterback, had 35 touchdowns this season.
Sam Darnold, Seattle's quarterback, passed for over 4,000 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Regional restrictions may apply to live streaming on Peacock.
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The Kansas City Chiefs' defensive player Chris Jones predicted that the team will return to the Super Bowl next year. This prediction was made despite the team's current challenges, including injuries and financial constraints.
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The Kansas City Chiefs missed the Super Bowl for the first time in four years.
Chris Jones, a defensive player for the Chiefs, made a prediction on social media about the team's return next year.
Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs' quarterback, is recovering from a torn ACL.
Travis Kelce, a key player, is undeciding about retirement.
Andy Reid, the head coach, will continue with the team through 2026.
The Chiefs face financial challenges due to limited cap space.
The team's future performance may depend on upcoming drafts and adjusting player contracts.
The Chiefs might not be favorites in their division next season, depending on other teams' moves.
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Drake Maye and the New England Patriots are set to play against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. The game will take place at Levi's Stadium in California, where the weather is expected to be favorable, which Maye is looking forward to. Maye, a standout quarterback, is confident about playing in these conditions after a challenging game in Denver due to harsh weather.
Key Facts
Drake Maye will play with the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX.
The game will be held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The weather at game time is expected to be around 67 degrees Fahrenheit.
Maye was the Patriots' first-round draft pick in 2024.
He had a tough game in Denver due to blizzard-like conditions in a previous match.
Maye is confident about the favorable weather conditions for the Super Bowl.
The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. local time on Sunday.
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The article highlights a special program about the 2026 Six Nations Rugby tournament. It includes extended coverage of matches between England and Wales, as well as other matches from the tournament.
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The program offers highlights from the 2026 Six Nations Rugby tournament.
It features extended analysis of the England vs. Wales match.
The Six Nations includes teams from England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France, and Italy.
The Italy vs. Scotland match receives live coverage from Rome.
The program has a total duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes.
The special aired for the first time on February 8, 2026.
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President Trump criticized U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess after Hess said he had "mixed emotions" about representing the U.S. at the 2026 Olympics. Hess explained he represents the values and people he believes are good about America, despite issues he disagrees with. Trump has previously clashed with athletes who use their platforms to criticize his administration.
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President Trump called skier Hunter Hess "a real loser" for his comments about representing the U.S.
Hess described having "mixed emotions" about representing the U.S. due to disagreements with the country's current state.
Hess said he represents his friends, family, and positive values of the U.S.
Trump criticized Hess on Truth Social, saying it was unfortunate he's on Team USA.
Team USA did not comment on the issue when asked.
Other athletes have also spoken out against the administration, including Jessie Diggins and Amber Glenn.
Trump has a history of disputes with athletes who criticize or protest his administration, like the U.S. women's soccer team.
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The Brooklyn Nets released Cam Thomas, making him a free agent. He has since signed with the Milwaukee Bucks to boost their scoring capabilities. Thomas will join the Bucks' back court, and the team hopes his skills will improve their current season performance.
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Cam Thomas was released by the Brooklyn Nets during the NBA trade deadline.
Thomas played five seasons with the Nets after being drafted in 2021.
Thomas averaged 15.2 points per game with the Nets.
He has signed a new deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Bucks are currently struggling, ranking 12th in the Eastern Conference.
The absence of key player Giannis Antetokounmpo has affected the Bucks’ performance.
Thomas will join players like Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr. in the Bucks' back court.
The Bucks' next game is against the Orlando Magic.
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The New England Patriots have announced that seven players will not participate in the Super Bowl game against the Seattle Seahawks. Key players Robert Spillane and Harold Landry III, who were both questionable due to injuries, will be active for the game.
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The Patriots made seven players inactive for the Super Bowl game.
The inactive players include quarterback Tommy DeVito and wide receiver Efton Chism III.
Each NFL team has a 53-man active roster, but only 48 players can participate in a game.
Linebacker Robert Spillane and defensive end Harold Landry III will play despite injury concerns.
Spillane had 48 tackles, one sack, two interceptions, and one forced fumble in the regular season.
Landry recorded 27 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and one forced fumble during the regular season.
Spillane and Landry are important for stopping the Seahawks' play-action offense.
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The United States won the gold medal in the figure skating team event at the Milan Winter Olympic Games, edging out Japan by one point. Key performances included Ilia Malinin's routine, which helped secure the victory despite tough competition from Japan's Shun Sato and Yuma Kagiyama.
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The team figure skating event took place at the Milan Winter Olympic Games.
USA won the gold medal with 69 points.
Japan secured the silver medal with 68 points.
Italy took the bronze medal with 60 points.
Yuma Kagiyama impressed with a victory in the short program for Japan.
USA’s Ilia Malinin delivered a strong performance in the free skate to clinch the gold for the team.
Shun Sato put on one of his best performances for Japan during the event.
Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu were notable competitors for the USA.
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