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Taylor Swift's likely attendance at this year's Super Bowl — in support of boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce — has inspired dozens of prop bets about the pop star.

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How often will Taylor Swift be shown during the Super Bowl? Now you can bet on it

5:57am February 04, 2024

by Becky Sullivan

The tectonic collision of two entertainment powerhouses — the NFL and Taylor Swift — dominated TV screens this fall. Now, sportsbooks are looking for their bite at the apple.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates as she walks off the court after an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska on Jan. 27.

Why there's a basketball fan frenzy over Iowa's Caitlin Clark

3:31pm February 03, 2024

by Juliana Kim

The University of Iowa senior has been sparking long lines for her autograph, selling out arenas and skyrocketing the cost of tickets.

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Saturday Sports: NFL and gambling, NHL allows players to compete in the Olympics

8:59am February 03, 2024

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Michele Steele of ESPN about the NFL's embrace of gambling, a stolen Jackie Robinson statue, the NHL allowing hockey players back in the Olympics, and the NHL all-star game.

The famous napkin is to be offered by Bonhams from March 18 to 27.

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Napkin used to secure Messi's first contract with FC Barcelona to be sold at auction

5:08pm February 02, 2024

by Diba Mohtasham

Soccer star Lionel Messi's first unofficial contract with FC Barcelona was done on a napkin. It's now going to auction with a starting bid of nearly $400,000.

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NFL teams shift strategy when it comes to hiring coaches

4:59pm February 02, 2024

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Lindsay Jones, senior NFL editor for The Ringer, about the newest coaches hired in the league and what trends we can take away from them.

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Actor and former NFL player Carl Weathers has died at 76

4:59pm February 02, 2024

by Chloe Veltman

Carl Weather was known for his role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, and contributions to The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmore, and other productions.

Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift after a 17-10 victory against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 28, 2024 in Baltimore.

Here's why conspiracy theories about Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl are spreading

12:59pm February 02, 2024

by Shannon Bond

Swift's popularity is being twisted into a threat by a contingent of far-right, Donald Trump-supporting conservatives. "Is Swift a front for a covert political agenda?" asked a Fox News host.

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F1 champ Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes for Ferrari at the end of this season

5:15am February 02, 2024

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Luke Smith, a senior writer covering Formula One at The Athletic, about Lewis Hamilton's decision to leave Mercedes to go to Ferrari at the end of the 2024 season.

In surprising move, Lewis Hamilton ditches Mercedes, will join Ferrari

6:15pm February 01, 2024

NPR's Mary Louie Kelly speaks with The Athletic reporter Madeline Coleman about the big news out of Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton is joining Ferrari.

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Philadelphia Flyers' goaltender Carter Hart is one of four NHL players charged in connection with an alleged assault by several members of Canada's 2018 world junior team.

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4 NHL players charged with sexual assault in a 2018 case in Canada, their lawyers say

4:36pm January 31, 2024

by The Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Carter Hart, Michael McLeod and Cal Foote of the N.J. Devils and Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames are charged in an alleged assault by members of Canada's 2018 world junior team.