The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, claiming their second Super Bowl title in franchise history, while simultaneously, a counterprogrammed halftime show featuring Kid Rock drew millions of viewers. The victory, which took place in Santa Clara, California, saw Seahawks kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record with five field goals, and running back Kenneth Walker III earn MVP honors. Meanwhile, the "All-American Halftime Show," organized by Turning Point USA, offered an alternative to the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show featuring Bad Bunny.
The Seahawks' win marked a significant moment for the franchise, as they avenged a previous loss to the Patriots. Quarterback Sam Darnold contributed with 202 passing yards and one touchdown, while Walker III's impressive 135 rushing yards solidified his MVP status. The game was a defensive struggle from the outset, according to CBS News.
Simultaneously, the counterprogrammed halftime show, spearheaded by Turning Point USA, provided an alternative viewing option. The show, which streamed on YouTube, featured performances by Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett alongside Kid Rock. The show's popularity was evident, with viewership reaching as high as 5 million, according to Fox News. The show was announced in October by the conservative advocacy group.
In other sports news, the 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in Italy. Competition began on February 4th and will continue through the closing ceremony on February 22nd, with the Paralympics to follow in March. The venues are six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and nine hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time, according to CBS News. Monday, February 9th's schedule included sliding sports like skeleton and luge.
Adding to the excitement, Austrian snowboarder Benjamin Karl celebrated his second consecutive Olympic gold medal win in the men's parallel giant slalom by stripping down in the cold temperatures. "Adrenaline was running high," according to Fox News.
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