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Outside Investigators To Probe Super Bowl Blackout

Joe Student — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:20:48 +0000

Why was there a power failure during Super Bowl XLVII? No one is certain yet, but Superdome authorities and a power provider have agreed to use an outside firm to investigate the cause of the power outage that stopped Sunday's game for 34 minutes.

SMG, the company that manages the stadium, and Entergy New Orleans, the facility's power provider, released a joint statem

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Super Bowl XLVII Recap — Baltimore Ravens Hold Off San Francisco 49ers, 34-31

Joe Student — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:59:41 +0000

Joe Flacco threw three touchdown passes, and the Baltimore Ravens withstood a stadium power outage and a furious 49ers' rally to beat San Francisco, 34-31, at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on Sunday night.

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See the Power Go Out During Super Bowl XLVII

Sarah Shahzad — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:59:20 +0000

A power surge at the Superdome in New Orleans knocked out a number of the lights causing play to be disrupted (sabotage by the 49ers perhaps?). The delay is expected to be up to a half hour long. Let's hope the break doesn't mess with anyone's focus.

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5 Most Unlikely Super Bowl Teams of All-Time

Joe Student — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:39:13 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens will duel in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday, Feb. 3. While neither team was considered a lock to make the Super Bowl, both squads are division winners with a Super Bowl history. That's not always the case; some franchises have shocked the football world by making it to the big game. Here's our list of the five most unlikely Super Bowl teams of all-time:

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San Francisco 49ers' Chris Culliver Apologizes for Anti-Gay Comments

Tony Wright — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:12:06 +0000

This isn't exactly the kind of publicity the 49ers were looking for on the eve of the Super Bowl, especially when your team calls San Francisco home.

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11 Extreme Super Bowl Snacks

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:37:14 +0000

Only t-minus four days until the big game, so now is the perfect time to start thinking about the most important part of our Super Bowl party-- food. Nachos, sandwiches, pizza and anything greasy goes, as long as it's hardy and semi-manly. But how the heck are we supposed to choose with so many delicious options out there? Answer: go big.

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Who's Going to Win Super Bowl XLVII? [POLL]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:04:52 +0000

On Sunday, the NFL season comes to a close with the most highly watched sporting (or non-sporting) event in America, the Super Bowl. Time to make your picks.

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NFL Playoffs — Championship Recap: 49ers, Ravens Win, Will Meet in Super Bowl XLVII

Joe Student — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:48:18 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers rallied past the Atlanta Falcons for the NFC title, and the Baltimore Ravens upset the New England Patriots for the AFC crown. San Francisco and Baltimore, coached by brothers Jim and John Harbaugh respectively, will meet in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3 in New Orleans. Here's a recap of Sunday's conference title games:

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Super Bowl XLVI Was More Than Just a Big Win for the NY Giants

Shauna Wright — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:56:35 +0000

Did you watch the Super Bowl on Sunday night? According to Nielsen, you probably did since the telecast was the most-watched TV program ever.

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Super Bowl XLVI Recap: Giants Rally To Beat Patriots 21-17 In Thrilling Super Bowl

Joe Student — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:31:27 +0000

Indianapolis, IN – Game MVP Eli Manning led an 88-yard, go-ahead touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter, and the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 21-17 to win Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. The victory was the New York franchise’s fourth Super Bowl title, and its second in five years.

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8 Memorable Super Bowl Halftime Shows [VIDEOS]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:04 +0000

During Sunday’s Super Bowl, Madonna will take center stage for the halftime show. She’s working with the famous acrobat troupe Cirque du Soleil on a concept for the gig, but only time will tell if it’ll fly — or flop.

With that in mind, let’s revisit some of the more memorable halftime shows — both good and bad — of years past.

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John Stamos Feels the Pain In Dannon's Super Bowl 2012 Commercial [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:49:18 +0000

Dannon’s Super Bowl ad for their Oikos Greek yogurt stars John Stamos, perhaps because everybody’s favorite really handsome uncle is of Greek descent. The spot begins with Stamos being playfully spoonfed some of the yogurt by his pretty lady friend.

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New York Giants Star Justin Tuck to Wear Bracelet for Leukemia Victim During Super Bowl

Lou Russo — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:30:23 +0000

When you watch the Super Bowl this Sunday, you will see a green bracelet on New York Giants superstar Justin Tuck’s wrist.

That bracelet is more than a good luck charm. It’s a symbol of the friendship Tuck had with Middletown, New Jersey’s Evan Sullivano, before Evan lost his battle with leukemia on October 26,2010 at the age of 18.

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Why Will You Watch the Super Bowl? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:20:55 +0000

With the Super Bowl just a few days away, you may be hearing as much about the game’s commercials and halftime show as you are about the Giants and the Patriots.

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Gisele Bundchen Sends Email Asking Loved Ones to 'Pray' for Tom Brady to Win the Super Bowl

Shauna Wright — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:48:00 +0000

Now that the heavenly entities have some spare time on their hands — what with Tim Tebow being idle until next season and all — supermodel Gisele Bundchen has sent out an email asking friends and family to pray for someone else, instead: her husband, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

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21 Random Facts About Super Bowl Sunday

Kathy Landin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:36:56 +0000

It is so 2011 to be the person at the Super Bowl party who knows all the little statistical factoids about the teams and the game. So how about this year you’re not that guy? How about, this year, you’re the genius who knows all the useless trivia about everything but football on Super Bowl Sunday?

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Teddy the Talking Porcupine Predicts a 2012 Super Bowl Winner [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:46:03 +0000

Teddy the talking porcupine seems to be upping his game. Rather than refusing to share his food like he’s done in past videos, Teddy takes it upon himself to predict a winner for Super Bowl XLVI. Watch your back, Punxsutawny Phil!

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How to Survive Super Bowl Sunday If You're Not Into Football

Kathy Landin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:11:44 +0000

It looms ever closer once again. That day when people who like watching other people chase each other and a little ball around a field for several hours get together to sit in groups and yell at random intervals. You’re social, so you go, but you aren’t that into sports. We understand.

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11 Things You Don't Want to Hear at a Super Bowl Party

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:01:53 +0000

Whether it be the commercials, the halftime show or, you know, the game itself, the Super Bowl gets everyone fired up — so much so that the Super Bowl party has become an American institution.

Not much can dampen the enthusiasm we have for the biggest game in the sports world. But here are a few things you don’t want to hear at any Super Bowl bash.

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Super Bowl XLVI Preview — New York Giants Versus New England Patriots

Joe Student — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:56:09 +0000

Super Bowl XLVI features both the New England Patriots and the New York Giants seeking a fourth Super Bowl title for their respective franchises. Here’s how the matchup stacks up:

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