Brace yourselves: Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee announces Super Bowl 57 events

TEMPE – The NFL and Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee announced a list of events that will lead to the 2023 Super Bowl. These events will take place in Phoenix, Glendale, Tempe, Scottsdale and Mesa, and each event will highlight what the cities have to offer.

Jay Parry, the CEO and president of the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, said events leading up to the Super Bowl will be spread throughout the Valley. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)

6-week convergence of major sporting events could make Arizona betting capital of the world

PHOENIX – Sports gambling is expected to hit a crescendo when the Super Bowl, Phoenix Open and a CFP semifinal game are played within a six-week stretch in Arizona.

Arizona has embraced the legalization of sports betting, and sites including FanDuel at Footprint Center have helped the state become second fastest in the nation to reach a billion dollars in total wagers. (File photo by James Franks/Cronkite News)

‘Hard Knocks Super Bowl’? If Cardinals go all the way, HBO’s popular series will be there

PHOENIX – The Arizona Cardinals have been announced as the feature team in the second installment of “Hard Knocks In Season.” If they advance to the playoffs, HBO will join them.


LA celebrates Rams’ Super Bowl win with victory parade

After winning the Super Bowl in their home stadium, the Los Angeles Rams celebrated their win with a parade.


Turnaround tandem: Kupp and McVay instrumental in returning the Lombardi Trophy to LA

LOS ANGELES – Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp and Rams coach Sean McVay got together back in 2017, and they haven’t taken their foot off the gas pedal since.


COVID and political fatigue inspired ‘lighter, comedic’ Super Bowl ads

PHOENIX – Super Bowl television commercials adopted a kinder and more humorous tone during the big game this year after a few companies built their spots around the pandemic or politics in 2021 – if they advertised at all.


It’s not official, but Super Bowl, Phoenix Open final round likely to be in Valley on same day in 2023

PHOENIX – Although the PGA Tour has yet to release its schedule, the WM Phoenix Open final round will likely fall on the same day as the Super Bowl in Glendale, which could mean a busy week for Arizona sports fans.


After 31-year playoff victory drought, Bengals fans giddy about team’s Super Bowl appearance

LOS ANGELES – Not winning a playoff game for 31 years hasn't deterred a Bengals fan base from showing up at postseason games. Will the Super Bowl be more of the same?


Arizona native Bryce Perkins takes difficult, worthwhile journey to Super Bowl LVI

PHOENIX – After stops at Chandler, Arizona State and Arizona Western, quarterback Bryce Perkins finds his way to Super Bowl LVI.


From naughty, talented ASU student to Super Bowl: A look back at Al Michaels’ career

PHOENIX – From his prankster days at Arizona State to his Super Bowl run, Al Michaels has taken an impressive path to success. Valley broadcasters reflect on his career.


Legalized sports betting could be a step toward reducing homelessness

LOS ANGELES – A sports betting initiative that could be on the November ballot for California could help alleviate the crisis of people experiencing homelessness.


Super Bowl LVI features Arizona ties, including Greenway High product Frank Pollack

PHOENIX – Frank Pollack, AFC champion Bengals’ offensive line and run game coordinator, is one of the many Arizona ties in Super Bowl LVI