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The 2024 Super Bowl becomes the most watched NFL championship in history

2:18am February 13, 2024

by Ayana Archie

About 123 million people tuned in across platforms, including CBS, Paramount+, Univision and Nickelodeon. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in a game that went to overtime.

Kansas City Chiefs' tight end #87 Travis Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback #15 Patrick Mahomes hug after winning Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 11, 2024.

Super Bowl 2024 updates: The commercials, cameos, halftime show and more

11:13pm February 11, 2024

by The NPR Network

The Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl 58. Here's are the highlights from the big game

Brock Purdy, the San Francisco 49ers' rookie quarterback, led his team to a win over the Dallas Cowboys last weekend in the NFL playoffs.

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He was picked last in the 2022 draft. Now he's key to the 49ers' Super Bowl hopes

5:00am January 27, 2023

by Becky Sullivan

Brock Purdy outperformed every reasonable expectation as a backup's backup in San Francisco. Now, the 23-year-old is poised to become the first rookie quarterback to lead his team to the Super Bowl.

Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a touchdown pass with teammates Eric Fisher (72) and Mitchell Schwartz (71) during the second half of the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Chiefs To Play San Francisco 49ers In Super Bowl LIV

11:40pm January 19, 2020

by Emma Bowman

The Chiefs beat the Tennessee Titans 35-24 in the AFC Championship on Sunday. The 49ers followed with an NFC victory over the Green Bay Packers, 37-20. The Chiefs and 49ers will meet in Miami Feb. 2.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland (50) is seen here in a game last year against the New York Giants. Borland, who had two interceptions in that game, has announced that he is retiring from the NFL after his rookie season.

49ers Linebacker Quits After 1 Season, Citing Safety Concerns

12:56pm March 17, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Worries about possibly incurring brain injuries prompted 24-year-old Chris Borland to end his NFL career after one season. "I just honestly want to do what's best for my health," he said.