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Hold onto your seats, NFL fans, the biggest event of the year could soon be taken over by Swifties.When Super Bowl LX is played next year, on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the halftime entertainment has been speculated to feature world-renowned singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Nothing is official, however. When questioned about it during an interview on the Wednesday morning episode of TODAY, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s answer was “maybe.”Advertisement”Is Taylor Swift invited to play the Super Bowl this year?” TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie asked Goodell.“We would always love to have Taylor play. She is a special,…

The rapper’s $300,000 bet could return more than half a million dollars if the top seed defends his US Open crown. Sep 3, 2025 • 12:28 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Canadian rapper Drake has placed another high-profile sports wager, betting $300,000 on world No. 1 Jannik Sinner to win the US Open. The Instagram post from the Grammy Award winner showed a betting slip with a potential payout of more than $500,000 if the Italian star wins at Flushing Meadows. Key Takeaways Drake’s $300,000 bet could return more than half a million dollars The…

Originally established in 2017, the collaboration between UFC and T-Mobile Arena – developed and operated by Las Vegas Arena Company, LLC, a joint venture between AEG and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) — marked a historic milestone. It was the first time a global sports brand, outside of a traditional professional franchise, was named an Anchor Tenant of a major sports and entertainment venue. The addition of WWE under the TKO umbrella has strengthened the alliance, bringing together two of the world’s most dynamic live event properties. “T-Mobile Arena has been home to some of the most iconic UFC fights…

TWO European giants will share one pitch this Saturday as Manchester United legends travel to Celtic Park for a charity rematch against the Bhoys.Wayne Rooney marked his return to Old Trafford in last year’s match with a spectacular free-kick.2Wayne Rooney rolled back the years during the 2024 clash with a sensational free-kickCredit: PA2Celtic won the contest on penaltiesCredit: PABut Gary Hooper’s strike took the encounter to penalties, where Celtic would go on to become victorious after Danny Webber’s missed spot kick.However, the main objective of the match was to raise money for charity, and it generated almost £1 million in…

Star Boston Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony left Tuesday night’s 11-7 win against the Cleveland Guardians because of left oblique tightness and will undergo an MRI on Wednesday, according to manager Alex Cora.Anthony could be seen grabbing at his lower back on a swinging third strike in the bottom of the fourth inning. He did not take the field in the top of the fifth, with Nate Eaton replacing him in right field at Fenway Park.Editor’s Picks”I don’t know,” Anthony told reporters after the game when asked if he’d need a stint on the injured list. “I wish I knew.…

Brian WindhorstSep 3, 2025, 08:00 AM ETCloseESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two booksTHE ICONIC MOMENT associated with the Redeem Team, rightly, is Kobe Bryant with his finger pressed to his lips.The defiant pose, after a crushing 3-pointer as he was being fouled in a vital moment in the gold medal game, was dripping with symbolism — Kobe didn’t actually want anyone at Beijing’s Wukesong Arena to be quiet, and his legions of Chinese fans in the stands were screaming anyway. He meant to silence the belief that the Americans were no longer…

Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…

ESPN Eliminator Challenge is one of easiest and most fun games to play this NFL season. The rules are simple: pick one team, and as long as they win (or tie), you advance to the next round. If they lose, you are out. The only caveat is you cannot pick the same team twice.Last season was as difficult as we have ever seen for Eliminator. Nearly 95% of entries last season were eliminated by Week 4, as big favorites lost at an unprecedented rate. Every favorite of at least a touchdown lost outright in that span.So have we learned anything…

Jeff LegwoldSep 3, 2025, 06:00 AM ETCloseJeff Legwold covers the Denver Broncos at ESPN. He has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years and also assists with NFL draft coverage, joining ESPN in 2013. He has been a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999, too. Jeff previously covered the Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills and Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans at previous stops prior to ESPN.ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos’ 2024 season ended with a thud thanks to a 31-7 playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round in January. But Broncos…

Islam Makhachev’s coach Javier Mendez has revealed Islam’s big advantage heading into his UFC 322 title fight. At UFC 322 later this year, Islam Makhachev will challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight championship. If he’s able to pick up the win, he will join an exclusive group of fighters who have been able to win world titles in two weight classes in the promotion. RELATED: UFC 322 betting odds are ‘disrespectful’ to Jack Della Maddalena ahead of Islam Makhachev fight Of course, getting the win over someone like Della Maddalena is going to be easier said than done…