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Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action…
A look at Las Vegas’ glitzy Allegiant Stadium, the host for Chiefs vs. 49ers Super Bowl
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis called his new home the…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
US hits hard at militias in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack WASHINGTON…
The New America’s Team: How the Chiefs have become the new ‘it team’ in professional sports
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The polarizing moniker is still applied to the Dallas Cowboys…
Man gets 12 years in prison in insurance scheme after posing as patients, including NBA player
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A medical biller has been sentenced to 12 years in…
The Chiefs Industry: Kansas City’s sustained success has boosted small business bottom lines
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Anthony Oropeza still remembers the day Travis Kelce walked into…
Mahomes’ father arrested on DWI suspicion in Texas as Chiefs prepare to face 49ers in the Super Bowl
TYLER, Texas (AP) — The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested…
2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, beating…
Wyndham Clark declared Pebble Beach winner when final round wiped out by weather
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Wyndham Clark was declared the winner of the AT&T Pebble…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Senators release a $118B border security package as the House speaker declares it ‘dead on…
The NFL long had shunned Las Vegas. Now the city will host the league’s biggest game
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A meeting scheduled in the 1980s between the NFL and sportsbook…
Strike averted as culinary union settles with Las Vegas hotel-casinos before Super Bowl week
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A union representing hospitality workers says it has reached a tentative…
Canadian kicker Lirim Hajrullahu returns to the Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – Lirim Hajrullahu is back in the CFL. The veteran Canadian kicker signed with…
Ex-NFL quarterback Favre must finish repaying misspent welfare money, Mississippi auditor says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s state auditor filed court papers Monday renewing his call for…
Eagles will host NFL’s first regular-season game in Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles will be the host team for the NFL’s…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
King Charles III is being treated for cancer and will temporarily halt his public duties…
Ready to disappoint Taylor Swift, Brock Purdy goes overtime on Super Bowl opening night
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brock Purdy went overtime on Super Bowl opening night. The San…
Everyone hopes the Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl won’t come down to an officiating call
San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York was asked the other day what comes to mind…
Pennsylvania man charged with flying drone over Baltimore stadium during AFC championship game
BALTIMORE (AP) — A Pennsylvania man has been charged with illegally flying a drone over…
High school football gave hope after deadly Maui wildfire. Some players will be at the Super Bowl
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Teva Loft, a high school football player in the Hawaii town…
Teachers’ union-backed group suing to stop tax money for A’s stadium plan in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A teachers’ union political group has filed a second legal effort…
From Uber Eats’ ‘Friends’ reunion to Bud’s Clydesdales, here are the buzziest Super Bowl ads so far
NEW YORK (AP) — If you watch the Super Bowl for the commercials, you no…
NFL’s first Super Bowl in Las Vegas has plenty of storylines plus an interesting football matchup
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The first Super Bowl in Las Vegas has everything the imaginary…
Winnipeg native Brady Oliveira looking to help Bombers win multiple titles
He entertained offers and seriously considered his football future, but Brady Oliveira just couldn’t leave…