Welcome to Super Bowl week! Why Miami is the perfect host for Super Bowl LIV
The NFL will wrap up its season-long celebration of its first 100 years in a most appropriate place: Miami.
Super Bowl week kicks off Monday with "Super Bowl Opening Night" -- a made-for-TV media event that will feature members of the two Super Bowl LIV teams, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.
This will be the 11th time that Miami has hosted a Super Bowl, the most of any city. And, you can't write the NFL's history without mentioning Super Bowls played in South Florida.
Monday must-reads:
- 32 things you need to know about Super Bowl LIV: Let the buildup begin as both the 49ers and Chiefs have touched down in South Florida.
- Under Donald Trump, Super Bowl is political football: Even if fans want to focus on the product on the field at Super Bowl LIV, politicians won't let them, Dan Wolken writes.
Super Bowl LIV
Sunday, Feb. 2
San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 6:30 p.m. ET (FOX)
NFL reaction to Kobe Bryant's death
- 'Mamba mentality' made Kobe a cross-sport icon: Though he built his fame in the NBA, Kobe Bryant was revered by many NFL players, writes Mike Jones.
- Pro Bowl players pay tribute to Kobe: After news of Kobe Bryant's death reached the Pro Bowl, several players paid homage to the former Lakers star.
Super Bowl rankings
- Ranking every Super Bowl game: The Super Bowl has featured its share of classics --- and duds.
- 54 greatest players in Super Bowl history: Two 49ers greats -- Joe Montana and Jerry Rice -- are among the most accomplished players ever play in the Super Bowl. Is either one the best ever?
- 54 greatest Super Bowl moments: From David Tyree's helmet catch to Doug Williams' comeback, the Super Bowl has featured a host of iconic moments.
- 54 greatest Super Bowl teams: Through the years, there have been several dominant squads and others seemingly poised for greatness that fell short.
- SUPER BOWL PICS: One great photo from every game | Rings | Tickets
2020 NFL draft
- Mock draft 2.0: With the college football season complete, here is an updated look at how the first round might shake out.
- 25 prospects who boosted their stock at Senior Bowl: These players did the most to move their draft stock in the right direction in Mobile, Alabama.
- 2020 All-Senior Bowl team: As small-school players made the most of their trip, bigger names lived up to their high expectations.
- Accomplished QB still dogged by draft questions: After a storied collegiate career at Alabama and Oklahoma, Jalen Hurts faces a fresh round of questions about his NFL potential.
- 2020 NFL draft first-round order: Picks Nos. 1-30 are set, and the Cincinnati Bengals are on the clock.
- Underclassmen heading for the draft: Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa, Ohio State DE Chase Young and Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor were among 99 juniors granted special eligibility.
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