New England Patriots fans were eagerly anticipating Super Bowl LX, hoping to see their team win its seventh Lombardi trophy, according to NPR News. The game, set for February 6, 2026, would pit the Patriots against an opponent as they sought to end what some fans called a "long" and "agonizing" six-year drought.
Superfan Keith Birchall, as reported by NPR News, was thrilled to see the Patriots advance to the Super Bowl. He, like many fans, remembered the team's losing years and was critical of what he perceived as "cockiness and entitlement" among some younger fans.
Meanwhile, the Winter Olympics were also generating excitement. The Milano Cortina 2026 mascots, Tina and Milo, were featured during the Olympic Torch Relay on February 5, 2026, in Milan, Italy, as reported by Vox. The games were expected to draw significant attention, with Vox noting its enthusiasm for the event, even without dedicated sports reporters on staff.
The "Heated Rivalry" effect was in full force at the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena, where the United States played Czechia in a preliminary round Olympic hockey game, according to Time. The game drew fans, including a trio of moms and American college students, who were also fans of the HBO Max drama of the same name.
Adding to the week's diverse news, rapper Bad Bunny was set to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, becoming the first solo male Latin American artist to headline, as reported by Vox. His performance came just a week after receiving the Grammys' highest honor. His activism was central to his music, and his ties to a nascent independence movement were roiling Puerto Rican politics.
In other news, NFL legend Rob Gronkowski partnered with FanDuel for a responsible gambling campaign ahead of the Super Bowl, urging bettors to create and stick to a plan, according to a multi-source report from NPR News. The report also highlighted other developments, including revelations from Ehud Barak's conversations with Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump's sharing of a racist video, and international affairs such as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and Cuban President Díaz-Canel's openness to dialogue. Domestic issues like funding disputes and immigration controversies were also covered.
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