‘A teachable moment’: Jalen Hurts, Eagles lay blueprint in Super Bowl 57 loss

GLENDALE — After his historic Super Bowl performance ended in an Eagles loss, Jalen Hurts reasserted his rapport with struggle as the source of his success.

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts played nearly flawless football in Super Bowl 57, but his costly fumble in the second quarter gave the Kansas City Chiefs new life. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

On heels of pandemic, Valley hospitality industry eyes potential windfall from Super Bowl 57

PHOENIX – The potential of a competitive game and nice weather have brought fans from around the country to the Valley. That excites hotels and restaurants who could use the economic boost.

Phoenix-area hotels and restaurants are excited about the prospect of an increased revenue stream with the presence of Super Bowl 57, scheduled for Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. (Photo courtesy of The Phoenician)

NFL shines spotlight on local brands and artists ahead of Super Bowl 57

TEMPE – The NFL partnered with four local Arizona brands to design unique Super Bowl 57 merchandise. The final products were put on display at a NFL retail pop-up shop in Tempe for the community to see.

Wednesday's pop-up shop at the Showcase Room in Tempe featured artwork from local artists, clothing and more. (Photo by Bennett Silvyn/Cronkite News)

Backyard Bowl: Devon Allen, an Olympian, an Eagle and Brophy alum, returns home for Super Bowl 57

PHOENIX – Devon Allen is a two-time Olympian and a wide receiver on the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. As a Brophy College Prep graduate, Allen is looking forward to returning home on one of the biggest stages in the world.

Devon Allen, seen here at Philadelphia Eagles training camp last August, made the team's practice squad after a five-year hiatus from football. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Super Bowl 57 to be won in the trenches, tried and true

PHOENIX – The Chiefs and Eagles have ranked toward the top of the league in scoring offense all season, but the nature behind the numbers appears to pose a contrast in style and tempo that may impact the kind of game either is most likely to win.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, left, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes enter Super Bowl Sunday with high-powered offenses, but the game will be won in the trenches. (Photo by Mitchell Leff and Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Photos: Arizona Super Bowl events include music, parties, experiences, more

PHOENIX – Cronkite News photographers are capturing Super Bowl events, from the Super Bowl LVII Experience to Super Bowl LVII Music Fest and more.

Confetti canons blast as Imagine Dragons performs during the Super Bowl LVII Music Fest at Footprint Center Feb. 11, 2023, in Phoenix. (Photo by Drake Presto/Cronkite News)

Clouds may steal the sunshine on Super Bowl Sunday

PHOENIX – Signs of the Super Bowl coat the streets of the Phoenix metro area. But despite Phoenix’s sunny reputation, there's a chance travelers will have to deal with rain for the big game.

The State Farm Stadium roof in Glendale will likely be open for Super Bowl LVII, pending weather conditions. (Photo by Dylan Nichols/Cronkite News)

Chiefs or Eagles? WM Phoenix Open field enters Super Bowl predictions

SCOTTSDALE – With Super Bowl 57 and the WM Phoenix Open happening in Arizona at the same time this weekend, this year's field provided picks for the big game.

Former MLB Alex Rodriguez, who participated in the Annexus Pro-AM earlier this week, predicts the Philadelphia Eagles to win Sunday's Super Bowl 57. (Photo by Grace Edwards/Cronkite News)

Heavy limbs come from the NAU coaching tree, including Andy Reid, who leads Chiefs in Super Bowl 57

PHOENIX – Larry Kentera is a former head football coach at NAU. During his time in Flagstaff, he had four future NFL head coaches on his staff including Andy Reid, who will be coaching the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

When Larry Kentera coached at Northern Arizona from 1985-89, his staff produced four future NFL coaches. (Photo courtesy of Larry Kentera)

Officials warn shoppers of fake Super Bowl LVII merchandise

PHOENIX – U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security are intercepting fake merchandise.

The Department of Homeland Security shows counterfeit merchandise, including NFL jerseys, hats and rings. (Photo by John Brown/Cronkite News)

Season of change: ASU alum Darren Woodson’s defining year in Tempe

PHOENIX — Held to ASU’s modified enforcement of Proposition 48, Darren Woodson couldn’t play or practice with the program as an academically ineligible walk-on during the 1987-88 season — before he became a three-year starter, before he won three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys, and before he was named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It was a transformational year, to say the least.

Darren Woodson (fifth row, second from left) starred on the Maryvale Panthers varsity football team before walking on at Arizona State University. (Photo by Robert Crompton/Cronkite News) Caption 3: Darren Woodson's Maryvale yearbook photo in 1985. (Photo by Robert Crompton/Cronkite News)

Super Bowl 2023 halftime performer Rihanna discusses preparation for Sunday

PHOENIX – Fans have heard from Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs players every day this week leading up to Super Bowl Sunday. Today, another big game performer will speak ahead of Sunday.

Rihanna speaks during Thursday's press conference for the Apple Music Super Bowl 57 halftime show at the Phoenix Convention Center. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)