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OPINION

 Top US Sports City: Pittsburgh 

Having NFL, NHL champions gives it a leg up on Penn. rival Philadelphia

Oct 7, 09 11:31 PM CDT
(Newser) - With championship NFL and NHL teams and solid college squads, Pittsburgh is America’s top sports city, the Sporting News rules. “Sports fans in Western Pennsylvania have had a lot to be proud of these last 12 months. Pittsburgh truly is the City of Champions,” says Mayor Luke... More »

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entertainment • Chicago White Sox • Los Angeles Lakers • Philadelphia Phillies • Chicago Cubs • Chicago • Boston Red Sox • Boston • Pittsburgh Penguins • Super Bowl • Los Angeles • Pittsburgh Steelers • Boston Celtics • Philadelphia • Stanley Cup • Pittsburgh • Boston Bruins • Northwestern Wildcats

opinion

 The FCC Is Still 
 After Janet? 
 Ridiculous 

The Jackson nipple-slip battle continues; 'how insane' is this?

Sep 19, 09 6:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - Back in President Bush's America, the FCC assault on Janet Jackson's nipple-ringed revelation made an odd sort of sense, Michelle Dean writes in Bitch. After all, "the inmates were running the asylum" and sanity was "unrepresented in government." But now that President Obama is in office,... More »

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FCC • Super Bowl • Janet Jackson • Justin Timberlake

 FCC to Probe Nipplegate, Again 

Says CBS should have used tape delay to prevent incident

Sep 16, 09 11:58 AM CDT
(Newser) - Five years after the nation saw a split-second of Janet Jackson’s right boob, the FCC is trying to reopen the case, Broadcasting & Cable reports. The FCC is asking the Third Circuit Appeals Court to remand the case back to the agency. The evidence “strongly suggests that... More »

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CBS • FCC • Super Bowl • Janet Jackson • US Court of Appeals • wardrobe malfunction • US Supreme Court • Federal Communications Commission

(Newser) - The NFL gave New Orleans a little post-Katrina love today, announcing that the city will host the Super Bowl in 2013, the Times-Picayune reports. "From every perspective, this shows that our city is on the rise, viable and thriving," said Saints owner Tom Benson. "Maybe we don't... More »

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NFL • New Orleans • Super Bowl • football

(Newser) - The Supreme Court today ordered a federal appeals court to consider reinstating a fine against CBS for Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction, the AP reports. The appeals court had ruled that the glimpse of Jackson’s breast, which lasted nine-sixteenths of a second, should have been considered “... More »

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CBS • FCC • Super Bowl • indecency • Janet Jackson • wardrobe malfunction • US Supreme Court

 NFL Explores 
 London Super Bowl 

NFL, city government have had 'substantive conversations'

Apr 24, 09 12:41 PM CDT
(Newser) - The NFL is in talks with London officials about holding a Super Bowl there, the BBC reports. “We have had very substantive conversations with the city of London,” a league exec says. “We’ve got to the point of exploring the bid document.” The next three... More »

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NFL • London • Super Bowl • football • Britain • Wembley Stadium • Frank Supovitz

(Newser) - If men had time to catch their collective breath after racing around town to find the right Valentine’s Day gift they would realize they’re getting the short end of Cupid’s arrow, Chuck Cohen rants in the Christian Science Monitor. “The truth is there are more guy-giving... More »

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women • men • Super Bowl • holiday • Valentine's Day

(Newser) - Jennifer Hudson's use of a pre-recorded backing track for her boffo rendition of the national anthem at the Super Bowl is par for the course in the industry these days, ABC News reports. Exhibit A: Faith Hill did the same when she sang "America the Beautiful" before the same... More »

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Super Bowl • singing • Faith Hill • Jennifer Hudson • national anthem

SLIDESHOW

 Super Bowl XLIII 
 in Photos 


Feb 2, 09 12:07 PM CST
(Newser) - While Michael Phelps takes the cake for being in this weekend's most attention-grabbing photo, the Super Bowl produced plenty of stunning shots. Click the image to the left to see decked-out fans, celebrity performers, and plenty of shots of the winners and losers. For top moments in words, click the... More »

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NFL • Arizona Cardinals • Super Bowl • Pittsburgh Steelers • Super Bowl XLIII

OPINION

 Steelers: Best Franchise Ever 

Becoming first NFL team with 6 Super Bowl titles gives Pittsburgh a leg up

Feb 2, 09 11:55 AM CST
(Newser) - Move over, 49ers. Forget the Patriots and Cowboys. The Steelers have become the unrivaled kings of the NFL, the game’s greatest franchise, Charles Robinson writes for Yahoo Sports. “Dallas can be America’s team,” said Pittsburgh defensive end Brett Keisel. “You can just call us the... More »

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NFL • Dallas Cowboys • New England Patriots • Super Bowl • Pittsburgh Steelers • San Francisco 49ers • Super Bowl XLIII • LaMarr Woodley • Dan Rooney

OPINION

 All 60 Minutes Count 

The best 4th quarter in Super Bowl history proves it ain't over til... you know

Feb 2, 09 11:07 AM CST
(Newser) - The Super Bowl has been getting better every year, but this one will be tough to top, Mitch Albom writes in the Detroit Free Press. In a game where an interception returned for a 100-yard touchdown wasn't the crowning play, the Steelers proved beyond a doubt that nothing's over until... More »

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Arizona Cardinals • Ben Roethlisberger • Super Bowl • Pittsburgh Steelers • Kurt Warner • Larry Fitzgerald • Santonio Holmes • David Tyree • Super Bowl XLIII

analysis

 Are We Sure It Was a Fumble? 

Did the Cards get hosed?

Feb 2, 09 10:16 AM CST
(Newser) - With 5 seconds left, Kurt Warner dropped back hoping for a miracle. Instead, he got nailed by Lamar Woodley, the ball came loose, and just like that, Super Bowl XLIII had its defining controversy. If Warner’s arm was moving forward—and it looked like it was—the play should... More »

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sports • NFL • Arizona Cardinals • Super Bowl • Pittsburgh Steelers • referees • Super Bowl XLIII

Hudson Scores With Super Bowl Comeback 

First performance since her family murders is emotional 'touchdown'

Feb 2, 09 7:45 AM CST
(Newser) - Jennifer Hudson returned to the spotlight yesterday for the first time since her family tragedy, giving an emotional performance of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, AP reports. When she asked the producer how she did, “I told her ‘Touchdown!’” he said. “She’s... More »

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Super Bowl • Jennifer Hudson • comeback • national anthem • Super Bowl XLIII • performance

super bowl

 Steelers Outlast
 Cardinals, 27-23 


Feb 1, 09 9:27 PM CST
(Newser) - Santonio Holmes snagged a pass from Ben Roethlisberger with 35 seconds left in regulation and tiptoed into the history books with a touchdown reception that gave the Steelers a 27-23 victory over the Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII tonight in Tampa. Pittsburgh, a 7-point favorite going in, had trailed 23-20... More »

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Arizona Cardinals • Ben Roethlisberger • Super Bowl • Pittsburgh Steelers • Santonio Holmes • Super Bowl XLIII

super bowl

Springsteen Delivers Promised Halftime Party


Feb 1, 09 8:08 PM CST
(AP) - Bruce Springsteen looked into the camera tonight and told the people watching at home to "put the chicken fingers down and turn the television all the way up!" Then he proceeded to give the Super Bowl crowd and the millions watching on TV three high-energy Boss standards, with... More »

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Super Bowl • Bruce Springsteen • halftime

 Save Dough: 
 10 Super Bowl 
 Snacks Under $20 

Don't break the bank or a sweat with these snack tips

Feb 1, 09 12:47 PM CST
(Newser) - In these penny-pinching times, don’t blow your Super Bowl snack dough on that bucket of chicken or delivery box full of fourth-quarter disappointment. Instead, create your own budget-friendly Pro-Bowl quality snacks at home, Kim O'Donnel writes in the Washington Post. Here are 10 snacking ideas for less than 20... More »

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food • sports • cooking • Super Bowl • party • snacks

Super Bowl



 The Game Is in 
  Warner's Hands 

And 10 other things Peter King thinks about the Super Bowl

Feb 1, 09 12:20 PM CST
(Newser) - Kurt Warner has a clock in his head, and he'll need to pay attention to its ticking in order to best the Pittsburgh defense, writes Peter King in Sports Illustrated. King feels that the Cardinals' chances are all in Warner's hands and head: If he can avoid turnovers, he could... More »

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NFL • Arizona Cardinals • Super Bowl • football • Pittsburgh Steelers • Troy Polamalu • Willie Parker • Kurt Warner • Larry Fitzgerald • Super Bowl XLIII

super bowl

 Super Bowl 
 Inspires 
 Super Wacky 
 Wagers 

How much do you want to bet Bruce sings Born to Run?

Feb 1, 09 9:38 AM CST
(Newser) - Propositions, or "prop bets," can add some spice to a Super Bowl blowout even as they leave oddsmakers shaking their heads. "They're a pain in the ass," a Las Vegas bookmaker tells ESPN the Magazine. "But it keeps non-fans interested for the entire game.... More »

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NFL • Arizona Cardinals • gambling • Las Vegas • Super Bowl • football • betting • Pittsburgh Steelers • Bruce Springsteen • sports betting • Internet gambling • online betting • Super Bowl XLIII

SUPER BOWL

Super Bowl Party? Try
These Booze Bargains

Esquire finds brown-bagging it has its rewards

Feb 1, 09 5:16 AM CST
(Newser) - With Super Bowl looming, cheap booze is probably on your radar. It's not too late to check out these bargains recommended by Esquire:
  • Paul Masson Grande Amber VSOP brandy: This $13 bottle “goes down far more smoothly than anything from France in this price range could even
... More »

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NFL • alcohol • Super Bowl • football • rum • brandy • whisky • financial crisis • Super Bowl XLIII • Super bowl parties • gin • bourbon



 Super Bowl 
 Shindig Mixes 
 Parties, Loyalties 

11 Dems, 3 Republicans to attend White House party

Jan 31, 09 7:26 AM CST
(Newser) - President Obama’s Super Bowl party will be bipartisan on two fronts: Republicans and Democrats alike are invited, and so are both Arizona and Pittsburgh fans. Still, the list leans to the left, with 11 Dems and 3 Republicans invited. They include Pennsylvania Sens. Bob Casey and Arlen Specter and... More »

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Arizona Cardinals • White House • Super Bowl • Pittsburgh Steelers • President Obama • Super Bowl XLIII • Super bowl parties

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