Super Bowl LX: Seahawks vs. Patriots Showdown, Political Concerns, and Halftime Controversy
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - The Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots faced off in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 8, 2026, with the Seahawks leading 6-0 early in the second quarter, according to CBS News. The game marked a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, where the Patriots defeated the Seahawks. Beyond the gridiron, political tensions and pre-game controversies added layers to the day's events.
The Super Bowl matchup itself carried significant weight. The Seahawks, quarterbacked by Sam Darnold, were seeking their second Super Bowl title. The Patriots, in pursuit of their seventh title, aimed for their first since the departure of the legendary coach-QB duo Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, as reported by CBS News.
Meanwhile, Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., expressed concerns about the upcoming midterm elections. Schiff told ABC News' "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl that he believed former President Donald Trump intended to "subvert" the 2026 midterm elections should Republicans lose seats in Congress. "I think Trump intends to try to subvert the elections," Schiff stated.
Adding to the day's diverse events, Charlie Puth performed the national anthem, drawing praise from many viewers. "Charlie Puth killed it holy s---," one X user wrote, according to Fox News.
However, not all pre-game commentary was positive. YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul announced he would boycott the halftime show, denouncing performer Bad Bunny. "Purposefully turning off the halftime show," Paul posted to X, urging fans to "show big corporations they cant just do whatever they want without consequences."
In other news, Israeli bobsled captain AJ Edelman spoke to Fox News Digital about his team overcoming a burglary and vandalism at their hotel just days before competing in the Winter Olympics. Edelman, who was in Venice, Italy, at the time, found out in a text from his teammates. "It was messages that I didn't understand, it's something that I couldn't conceive of," he said.
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