A Wilson official Duke football featuring the Super Bowl LIX emblem was displayed at the Super Bowl Host Committee Handoff press conference at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on February 12, 2024. (Photo by Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
The Kansas City Chiefs are on the verge of achieving a historic NFL three-peat as they head into Super Bowl LIX. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has spoken about the monumental opportunity this presents. Meanwhile, tragedy struck the Philadelphia Eagles fanbase as an 18-year-old fan passed away following a fall from a light pole during post-game celebrations.
For those eager to watch the big game, Super Bowl LIX will air on FOX at 6:30 p.m. ET with Kevin Burkhardt providing play-by-play commentary and Tom Brady making his Super Bowl broadcasting debut as color commentator. The game, along with pre- and post-game coverage and the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, will also be available for free streaming on Tubi.
Preparations are underway at the Caesars Superdome for Super Bowl LIX. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Off the field, Taylor Swift's recent presence at Chiefs games has sparked conversation, with former NFL star Julian Edelman commenting on her influence. In other news, a Colorado high school basketball coach has been suspended for displaying a Palestinian flag and refusing a post-game handshake with the opposing coach from a Jewish school. Tennis icon Martina Navratilova has endorsed Sebastian Coe for president of the International Olympics Committee, a figure who has suggested banning transgender athletes from women's sports.
Catch Super Bowl LIX on Tubi. (Tubi)
Coaching changes continue to make headlines as Mike McCarthy has withdrawn from consideration for the New Orleans Saints' head coaching position. Meanwhile, Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, recently revealed details of his conversation with Deion Sanders regarding the Cowboys' coaching vacancy, despite ultimately hiring Brian Schottenheimer. Finally, former NFL player LeSean McCoy weighed in on whether the current Chiefs team is the strongest iteration of the reigning champions.