Baker Mayfield, preparing to face his former coach as a division rival, is rooting for his former teammate Sam Darnold, who will be playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday, according to Fox News. The Super Bowl, the biggest event in American football, will see the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, California, as reported by Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, Japan is heading to the polls on Sunday for its second general election in as many years, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hoping to secure a public mandate for the Liberal Democratic Party, as stated by BBC World.
Mayfield, who played with Darnold when they were teammates competing for a starting job with the Carolina Panthers, has found success with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Darnold will be playing in the Super Bowl, as reported by Fox News. The massive sporting event is expected to energize fans in both cities and will send thousands to the San Francisco Bay Area, with those unable to attend expected to spend heavily on food, drinks, and watch parties across the United States, according to Al Jazeera.
In other news, India began its Twenty20 World Cup title defense with a 29-run victory against the United States in a group A contest on Saturday, as reported by Al Jazeera. India captain Suryakumar Yadav led by example, scoring 84 not out off 49 balls after the team recovered from a dire 77-6.
Adding to the weekend's events, New Yorkers are bracing for another dangerous cold front with temperatures predicted to plummet on Saturday and Sunday, as reported by the New York Times. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning for New York and northern New Jersey, which will be in effect through Sunday afternoon.
Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi is betting on her personal popularity to succeed where her party failed last year, according to BBC World. The snap vote has caught the ruling party, the opposition, and much of the electorate off guard.
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