NNPA NEWSWIRE — For the first time in NFL history, an all-Black crew will officiate an NFL game. The historic occasion will happen when the Los...
By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist Prior to Sunday’s Super Bowl, I told anyone who would listen that I like both the Denver Broncos and...
CANDICE CHOI, AP Food Industry Writer Many advertisers went for a more serious, toned-down feel than in previous years. Budweiser, Coca-Cola and Chrysler all hit patriotic...
MAE ANDERSON, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Actress Scarlett Johansson gives SodaStream some sex appeal in a controversial spot, Kia revives actor Laurence Fishburne’s...
By Cheryl Pearson-McNeil NNPA Columnist When it comes to defining that which is “typically American,” I think we’re going to have to add “sports” to the...
[ESPN.com] NEW ORLEANS — Ray Lewis said Wednesday he was “agitated” due to the controversy over the magazine report linking him to a company that makes...
[Sporting News] NEW ORLEANS — Ray Lewis continued to deny the validity of a Sports Illustrated story accusing him of attempting to purchase a banned substance. At his...
[New York Times] NEW ORLEANS — The subject that always follows Michael Oher followed him to media day at the Super Bowl on Tuesday. Oher would...
[Star Tribune] NEW ORLEANS — Is Randy Moss the greatest receiver in NFL history? Probably not, but he’s close. And he’s definitely the only one brave enough...
[E! News] Though there’s been much ado about which songs Beyoncé—and possibly Destiny’s Child, assuming Michelle Williams isn’t too busy—will sing when she performs this Sunday during the Super...
[Washington Post] Their dad is tired of talking about them. The brothers are so tired of the topic they have decided to hold a joint news...
[MTV News] Will they or won’t they? That’s the question on everyone’s minds about the rumored Destiny’s Child reunion at the Super Bowl this Sunday. Michelle Williams keeps saying...
[Fox Sports] ATLANTA – 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman looked somewhat bemused as he started to watch a GIF of his coach, Jim Harbaugh, reacting to a failed fourth-quarter challenge on...
[Washington Post] OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Ray Lewis, for so long, has leaned on the emotional and spiritual elements of football, life and their intersection. Those are...
[Baltimore Sun] Since firing offensive coordinator Cam Cameron in early December, the Ravens have entrusted Jim Caldwell with running the offense. Having reached the Super Bowl...
[The Baltimore Sun] FOXBOROUGH, Mass. —— Ray Lewis knelt on the field and put his head on the ground, practically attaching himself to the turf in complete jubilation....
[ESPN] ATLANTA — Aldon Smith looked at the autograph scratched atop his white headphones and sighed. “I don’t really like it,” Smith said as he made his way...
