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Chiefs and Eagles handle the Super Bowl opening night spectacle like they've been here, done that NEW ORLEANS (AP) Patrick Mahomes treated Super Bowl opening night like a two-minute drill, providing rapid-fire answers to one question after another.

Travis Kelce passed on an inquiry about popping the question to Taylor Swift.

Been here, done that.

Thats how the Kansas City Chiefs handled the annual extravaganza that kicks off Super Bowl week.

The Philadelphia Eagles were here two years ago so they werent fazed by the silliness either, though their most dynamic player is new to the wild experience that could overwhelm teams that arent used to the circus atmosphere.

Saquon Barkley got his first taste of this made-for-television spectacle.

Nick Sirianni received letters, and a kiss from Chad Johnson.

Jalen Hurts even cracked a smile or two.

Role players often have major impacts on Super Bowl winners NEW ORLEANS (AP) The Super Bowl matchup between Philadelphia and Kansas City isnt lacking for star power.

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are among the most recognized players in the NFL thanks to their stellar play, numerous commercials and Kelces pop star girlfriend.

The Eagles also have been mainstays near the top of the NFL these past few seasons, with big-name players like Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts and A.J.

Brown generating plenty of headlines.

But if history is any indication, some lesser-known players could have a big impact on the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Cooper Kupp says the Rams intend to trade him.

He's disappointed to end his 8 years with the team LOS ANGELES (AP) Receiver Cooper Kupp says the Los Angeles Rams are attempting to trade him after eight seasons with the club, and he doesnt like the decision.

The Super Bowl 56 MVP and 2021 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year essentially bade farewell to the city where he has spent his entire career.

Kupp is under contract for the next two seasons as part of the three-year, $80.1 million contract extension he got after having one of the greatest seasons by a receiver in NFL history in 2021-22.

He would have taken up nearly $30 million in cap space next season.

Voter who passed on Ichiro for Hall of Fame still a mystery after 321 of 394 ballots released NEW YORK (AP) The Hall of Fame voter who declined to select Ichiro Suzuki remains a mystery.

All 321 voters who allowed their ballots to be made public Tuesday by the Baseball Writers Association of America selected the Japanese star.

Suzuki appeared on 393 of 394 ballots when voting was announced on Jan.

21.

The Halls rules allow each voter the choice whether to make a ballot public.

The BBWAA voted 80-19 at its December 2016 meeting to propose making all ballots public, but the Hall of Fames board of directors decided to leave the decision up to each voter.

'Strive for greatness' was LeBron's message to Doncic in 2018.

And as teammates, that won't change Luka Doncic came to the NBA in 2018 calling LeBron James his idol.

The first time they went head-to-head, Doncic asked James during the game if he could have his jersey.

And after that game, Doncic headed to the Los Angeles Lakers locker room to pick up the souvenir.

James wrote a message on the purple jersey.

Strive for greatness, James scrawled, those words being his longtime mantra.

Here they are, almost seven years later, set to strive for more greatness together.

A'ja Wilson's release of Nike shoe, apparel collection shows growth and interest in women's sports COLUMBIA, S.C.

(AP) Aja Wilson has come to realize what is delayed is not always denied.

The two-time WNBA champion and three-time league MVP proudly released her long-awaited Nike signature shoe and collection in her hometown of Columbia, South Carolina, where she helped lead the South Carolina Gamecocks to their first national championship and had her jersey retired on Sunday.

The release of the predominantly pink shoe and athletic gear collection which she said reflects her girly, girly side has been 10 months in the making since she signed the lucrative contract with Nike.

Wilson says it all signals the continued growth and interest in womens sports.

Snowboarding, skiing and now windsurfing? Ester Ledecka might have a 3rd Olympic sport SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) Snowboarding.

Skiing.

And now windsurfing, too? Ester Ledecka already pulled off a stunning feat at the 2018 Winter Olympics when she claimed golds in two different sports in Pyeongchang with victories in Alpine skiing and snowboarding.

The Summer Olympics could be up next for the multi-talented Czech athlete.

Ledecka has already competed in the Defi Wind competition in France and she might be tempted to take a crack at qualifying in windsurfing for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Shes been windsurfing since she was 5.

Ledecka says right now its more of a hobby.

Then she added "but yeah, why not? Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett requests to be traded so he can have chance at Super Bowl CLEVELAND (AP) Star defensive end Myles Garrett has requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns with the hope of better positioning himself to play in a Super Bowl.

That's according to a statement he sent to media outlets.

The Browns finished last in the AFC North with a 3-14 record and general manager Andrew Berry said last week that he would not trade Garrett.

Garrett is under contract with the Browns for two more seasons under a five-year, $125 million extension he signed in 2020.

Umpire Pat Hoberg fired by MLB for sharing sports gambling accounts with friend who bet on baseball NEW YORK (AP) Umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by Major League Baseball for sharing his legal sports gambling accounts with a friend who bet on baseball games and for intentionally deleting electronic messages pertinent to the leagues investigation.

MLB opened the investigation last February when it was brought to its attention by the sportsbook, and Hoberg did not umpire last season.

While MLB said the investigation did not uncover evidence Hoberg personally bet on baseball or manipulated games, MLB senior vice president of on-field operations Michael Hill recommended on May 24 that Hoberg be fired.

Commissioner Rob Manfred said Monday he upheld Hills decision.

Among the highest-rated umpires at judging the strike zone, Hoberg can apply for reinstatement no earlier than 2026 spring training.

Roger Goodell says perception that officials favor the Chiefs is a 'ridiculous theory' NEW ORLEANS (AP) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell shot down the perception that officials favor the Kansas City Chiefs, saying its a ridiculous theory.

Goodell addressed several topics, including diversity, an 18-game season, international expansion, Tom Bradys dual role as a broadcaster and co-owner and more during his annual news conference that kicked off Super Bowl week on Monday.

The Chiefs are going for a three-peat Sunday in a rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles, who lost to Kansas City 38-35 two years ago.

The two-time defending champions have benefited from calls that have gone their way in the playoffs.

There were two roughing-the-passer penalties during a 23-14 victory over Houston in the divisional round that viewers considered egregious..

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