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In professional American football, the Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL). The game and its ancillary festivities constitute Super Bowl Sunday. Over the years it has become the most-watched U.S. television broadcast of the year, and has become likened to a de facto U.S. national holiday. In addition, many popular singers and musicians have performed during the Super Bowl's pre-game and halftime ceremonies. Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest U.S. food consumption day, following Thanksgiving. Read more at Wikipedia

Former Packers DB Charles Woodson returns to Raiders

Posted on 2013-05-22 09:46:00 from Green Bay Press-Gazette

...is the only player left from Woodsons eight years in Oakland that included three straight AFC West titles and a trip to the Super Bowl following the 2002 season. The Raiders havent had a winning season or a playoff berth since, adding to the fans desire to...

Cavaliers win No. 1 pick for NBA draft - Wed, 22 May 2013 PST

Posted on 2013-05-22 09:45:00 from SpokesmanReview.com

...The Hornets resided in Charlotte from 1988-2002 before then-owner George Shinn relocated the team to New Orleans. NFL: The 50th Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area and the NFL championship will go to Houston the following year. Team owners...

New conservancy district appoints first directors

Posted on 2013-05-22 09:33:00 from Tribstar.com

...discovered by the Vigo County Jail’s youngest and most unique officer. Terre Haute’s Steve Weatherford, punter for the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York Giants, showed once again his generosity Friday by donating new athletic shoes to more than two dozen Vigo...

Baldwin eyes film-making underbelly

Posted on 2013-05-22 09:32:00 from This is Local London

...and would now like to make more documentaries. Alec revealed: "Let's take some iconic tableau in society - the Super Bowl, a murder trial, the Country Music Awards. We'll think of something that's just a world unto itself and go and make a documentary." Meanwhile,...

CSK make it to fourth consecutive IPL final

Posted on 2013-05-22 09:22:00 from Star News India

...Riding on pyrotechnics of Mike Hussey (86) and Suresh Raina (82), CSK posted a massive 192 for one and then did well to bowl out Mumbai Indians for 144 in 18.4 overs. Mumbai Indians' last nine wickets fell for 57 runs. Mumbai will however get another chance...

Golden Nuggets: Santa Clara to host Super Bowl L

Posted on 2013-05-22 09:17:00 from Niners Nation

...hyperventilate, Aaron. On to the links.... Some people have forgotten that in the same announcement, Houston was awarded Super Bowl LI. Thankfully, NFL.com hasn't forgotten. They did forget that SB 50 won't be held in San Francisco. | San Francisco awarded...

Rob Gronkowski's surgeries may be done

Posted on 2013-05-22 08:57:00 from Worcester Telegram & Gazette

...to stage an 11th Super Bowl when the Florida Legislature did not support financing to renovate Sun Life Stadium. The 2017 Super Bowl will be held in Houston, which also beat out Miami for that game. The only previous Super Bowl played in northern California...

Eagles Scoop: Rookie Ifeanyi Momah finds an eager mentor in Harold Carmichael

Posted on 2013-05-22 08:56:00 from The Delaware County Times

...ball. That said, last year, Vick fumbled 11 times in 10 starts while teammate Nick Foles had eight fumbles in seven starts. Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco fumbled just nine times in 16 starts, Colin Kapernick nine fumbles in seven starts. In the NFC East, Giants...

Indy poised to make 2018 bid for Super Bowl

Posted on 2013-05-22 08:45:00 from Boston Herald

...also could coincide with Mardi Gras festivities. Denver, too, has expressed interest. The NFL will hold its first outdoor Super Bowl in a cold-weather city in February in New Jersey. But with invitations going out to the city finalists in October, Denver may...

LT Starks, Chargers agree to 1-year deal

Posted on 2013-05-22 08:45:00 from Boston Herald

...much of the time contributed to his 22 turnovers. Rivers has committed 47 turnovers in the last two seasons. Starks won two Super Bowl rings with Pittsburgh, starting at right tackle against Seattle in 2006 and starting at left tackle against Arizona in 2009....

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Superbowl L will be at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara and not Miami! - NFL 2013

Posted on 2013-05-22 01:21:00 from FOX Sports Videos

Superbowl L will be at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara and not Miami! - NFL 2013 Peter Schrager discusses the recently announced host stadiums for Super Bowl L and Super Bowl LI. And check out FOXSports.com for all the latest stories, col... From: FOX Sports Views: 5 3 ratings Time: 01:26 More in Sports

'New Girl' Stars Hypothesize Super Bowl Episode

Posted on 2013-05-14 00:01:00 from AP Video

'New Girl' Stars Hypothesize Super Bowl Episode Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield and Jake Johnson react to the news that their comedy 'New Girl' will air on Fox after the Super Bowl in 2014. (May 13) From: AssociatedPress Views: 94 9 ratings Time: 00:59 More in Entertainment

Who Will Win the 2013 Eurovison Song Contest?

Posted on 2013-05-17 15:23:00 from 5min Videos

Europe’s Eurovision Song Contest welcomes Saturday its usual mix of unusual contestants, which data group Nielsen predicts will have a larger audience than the 2013 Super Bowl. Frances Robinson assesses the finalists.

'New Girl' stars hypothesize Super Bowl episode

Posted on 2013-05-13 23:53:00 from USA Today Videos

Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield and Jake Johnson react to the news that their comedy 'New Girl' will air on Fox after the Super Bowl in 2014. (May 13)

The Warning Signs of "Almost Addicts"

Posted on 2013-05-09 16:16:00 from 5min Videos

Meet a former Super Bowl champ whose football career was destroyed by addiction and learn how people who haven't been diagnosed as addicts could be walking a dangerous line.

NFL Draft Week 2013

Posted on 2013-05-05 15:18:00 from Atlanta Journal Constitution Videos

NFL Draft Week: Art of Luxury Series Presented by Tene Nicole. Signature Hits interviews Meeka Claxton, NY Giants, Louis Murphy, NY Jets, Brett Lockett, and Super Bowl champion Bryant Mckinnie from th

Beyonce's Fans Ignore Her Plea For No Photography

Posted on 2013-05-02 05:24:00 from Atlanta Journal Constitution Videos

We previously reported on Beyonce banning professional photographers from her tour after those unflattering Super Bowl pics hit the web. Well, just as the world predicted, fans aren't obeying her impl

Fred Thompson: "So God Made A Patriot"

Posted on 2013-05-02 01:53:00 from Real Clear Politics

Liberty News Media: We hope you enjoy this uplifting new video from Grassfire Productions. Inspired by the very popular Super Bowl commercial, "So God Made a Farmer", this short piece celebrates true American patriotism in all forms. We invite you to share with friends and family.

Hines Ward on life after the NFL

Posted on 2013-04-30 16:38:00 from CBS Sports Video

Hines Ward on life after the NFL Two-time Super Bowl champion Hines Ward joined the Tim Brando Show to discuss what he's been doing with his time since retiring from the NFL. From: CBSSports Views: 5 2 ratings Time: 03:57 More in Sports

Cheerleader Left Out For Gaining Two Pounds?

Posted on 2013-04-30 21:09:00 from 5min Videos

The Baltimore Ravens cheerleader who says she was barred from the Super Bowl for gaining a mere two pounds is speaking out for the first time ever to INSIDE EDITION.

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The 50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco Bay Area - Published on 2013-05-21 19:43:00 by KREM.com

The 50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco Bay Area

Published by KREM.com on 2013-05-21 19:43:00

Short wait: Reliant Stadium, which hosted the Super Bowl in 2004, will host the event once more in 2017 - Published on 2013-05-21 17:22:00 by Daily Mail - UK

Short wait: Reliant Stadium, which hosted the Super Bowl in 2004, will host the event once more in 2017

Published by Daily Mail - UK on 2013-05-21 17:22:00

San Francisco 49ers football team CEO Jed York reacts during a news conference at the NFL spring meeting in Boston, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, discussing their successful bid to host Super Bowl 2016. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) - Published on 2013-05-21 16:32:00 by Wilkes-Barre Weekender

San Francisco 49ers football team CEO Jed York reacts during a news conference at the NFL spring meeting in Boston, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, discussing their successful bid to host Super Bowl 2016. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Published by Wilkes-Barre Weekender on 2013-05-21 16:32:00

San Francisco Super Bowl Host Committee HQ - Published on 2013-05-21 16:26:00 by Bay Area Sports Guy

San Francisco Super Bowl Host Committee HQ

Published by Bay Area Sports Guy on 2013-05-21 16:26:00

Ray Rice celebrates the Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII victory over the 49ers. - Published on 2013-05-21 16:23:00 by New York Daily News

Ray Rice celebrates the Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII victory over the 49ers.

Published by New York Daily News on 2013-05-21 16:23:00

San Francisco 49ers football team owner John York, left, walks through a hotel with his son, 49ers CEO Jed York, during a break in the NFL spring meeting in Boston, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Later Tuesday, owners will vote on the sites of the 50th and 51st Super Bowls. The San Francisco Bay Area and Florida are bidding for the 2016 game. The loser for that game will face Houston for the right to hold the 2017 Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) - Published on 2013-05-21 16:10:00 by Winnipeg Free Press

San Francisco 49ers football team owner John York, left, walks through a hotel with his son, 49ers CEO Jed York, during a break in the NFL spring meeting in Boston, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Later Tuesday, owners will vote on the sites of the 50th and 51st Super Bowls. The San Francisco Bay Area and Florida are bidding for the 2016 game. The loser for that game will face Houston for the right to hold the 2017 Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Published by Winnipeg Free Press on 2013-05-21 16:10:00

The Yorks and Daniel Lurie, the head of the Bay Area Super Bowl bid committee comment on the Bay Area winning the bid to host Super Bowl L in 2016. - Published on 2013-05-21 15:59:00 by NBC Bay Area

The Yorks and Daniel Lurie, the head of the Bay Area Super Bowl bid committee comment on the Bay Area winning the bid to host Super Bowl L in 2016.

Published by NBC Bay Area on 2013-05-21 15:59:00

Super Bowl L (that's 50th!) awarded to San Francisco Bay Area - Published on 2013-05-21 15:49:00 by Vancouver Sun

Super Bowl L (that's 50th!) awarded to San Francisco Bay Area

Published by Vancouver Sun on 2013-05-21 15:49:00

Dolphins Stadium Super Bowl Bid NFL 2013 - Published on 2013-05-21 15:42:00 by Local10 Miami

Dolphins Stadium Super Bowl Bid NFL 2013

Published by Local10 Miami on 2013-05-21 15:42:00

Houston: We have another Super Bowl! - Published on 2013-05-21 15:31:00 by KHOU.com

Houston: We have another Super Bowl!

Published by KHOU.com on 2013-05-21 15:31:00

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The film has to be two things. It has to be Jimmy and I humbling ourselves trying to sell a movie here - and it is humbling. And then some sort of homage to Cannes....

in Baldwin eyes film-making underbelly

This is Local London - 2013-05-22 09:32:00

I think a lot of them just felt like, 'Hey, it's Houston's time,' ... They knew we could do a good job. From 2004 to '17, that's 13 years. So I agree, I think it's Houston's time....

in Bay Bowl: San Francisco to host 50th Super Bowl

KATV - 2013-05-22 08:02:00

I can tell you that I think the stadium is a very import part of any of these proposals. The condition of the stadium is a factor ... I think it's the stadium, at the end of the day. Their proposal was really quite exciting. I think owners would like to be in Miami. But it's competitive right now....

in Bay Bowl: San Francisco to host 50th Super Bowl

KATV - 2013-05-22 08:02:00