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Von Miller says winning a Super Bowl in Dallas would hit differently than his titles with Denver or the Rams, stressing that his focus is on helping the Cowboys win their first championship in 30 years rather than pursuing personal accolades.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell indicated the league will place multiple teams outside the United States as part of a broader international push, with nine non-US games already slated for 2026 and a vote to allow up to 10 non-US games from 2027, plus discussions about a potential Super Bowl hosted abroad, though concrete host cities and logistics remain undecided.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league will eventually have teams based outside the United States, potentially with an international home venue that could host the Super Bowl. The NFL is already playing nine games abroad this season across England, Australia, Brazil, France, Spain, Germany and Mexico, signaling a gradual shift toward international teams.
Dak Prescott says the Cowboys should openly pursue a Super Bowl, wearing a celebratory shirt and arguing that declaring the goal publicly creates urgency, accountability, and leadership across a roster led by a new wave of captains; coach Brian Schottenheimer endorses the approach as Dallas builds a culture aimed at winning it all, with hard work and resilience as the core.
Disney said its Super Bowl ad inventory is sold out ahead of the game, with 30‑second spots potentially fetching up to $9–$10 million, underscoring the premium for live, event-driven advertising. The company also signaled a free, ad-supported streaming option inside Disney+, aiming to reach price‑sensitive viewers. On the earnings call, Disney reported sports revenue up 4% to $4.5B but operating income down 17% to $858M due to high sports-rights costs as NBA contracts roll in. Disney plans to simulcast Super Bowl LXI on ESPN in 2027, the first cable‑channel airing in two decades, and may reserve a few ad windows for mega offers.
Disney says it has sold out all ad inventory for Super Bowl LXI next year, with 30-second spots fetching up to $10 million, disclosed by CFO Hugh Johnston after the 2026-27 upfront negotiations. The deals cover 58 brands across 34 categories, including nine first-time advertisers, and Disney plans cross-promotions around ESPN Beach and the Santa Monica Pier. Johnston noted double-digit growth in total upfront commitments and low-teens growth in sports advertising, while warning pricing pressure remains in streaming outside live events.
Charlotte’s bid to host major NFL events gained momentum as Panthers owner David Tepper playfully urged a future Super Bowl during a fireside chat with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who praised the city’s growth and suggested the NFL Draft could be a stepping stone to that goal. The event highlighted Bank of America Stadium’s $1.3 billion renovation and a new fan experience center, underscoring Charlotte’s ongoing push to attract marquee NFL events beyond 2030.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said in an interview that Seattle received input from someone with a 'conflict of interest' while preparing for Super Bowl LX against the Patriots; although many speculated the source was Tom Brady, Macdonald advised Zach Gelb that Brady wasn’t the person in question, leaving the helper’s identity undisclosed and keeping the mystery around who offered insider input tied to the McDaniels offense or Vrabel’s defense.
A POLITICO review of Federal Election Commission records shows Sen. Ruben Gallego has used campaign committee and leadership PAC funds to cover travel for his family, child care costs, and a 2023 Super Bowl trip with his wife, including a joint account with Rep. Eric Swalwell for the event. The spending covers trips to Miami, Chicago, Disneyland and Disney World, and reimbursements for babysitting, with some amounts tied to fundraising activity. Gallego and his team say such spending is permitted under campaign-finance rules, while critics describe it as a pattern that could complicate future runs for higher office. The story also notes Gallego’s ongoing ethics scrutiny context and his 2028 presidential prospects.
An opinion piece ridicules Joe Gruters’ claim that UFC Freedom 250 drew more viewers than the Super Bowl, noting Paramount+’s smaller global reach and labeling the assertion as misinformation within a broader critique of post-truth politics.
A CBS Sports ranking assesses 17 NFL franchises with longtime championship droughts, predicting the Buffalo Bills as the top contender to end their wait in 2026, followed by the Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, and Los Angeles Chargers in the top five. The list spans droughts dating back to the Cardinals’ 1947 title and through franchises without a Super Bowl win in decades, outlining how roster changes and QB health could influence each team’s championship odds for 2026.
Chargers safety Derwin James signed a three-year extension to become the NFL’s highest-paid safety, but he says his focus is on winning a Super Bowl for Los Angeles. The deal reflects his on-field versatility and contributions since he was drafted in 2018, but it hasn’t translated into major team success yet, with four playoff appearances and one win; the Chargers now have at least three more years to pursue a title.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald says the team should 'run it forward'—focusing on process and continued growth rather than simply redoing their title run, with daily conversations about who they want to be as they head into the 2026 season and no sense of complacency.
Former Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Manny Fernandez, who joined the AFL-era Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 1968 and spent his entire career with Miami, died at 79. He helped the Dolphins win back-to-back Super Bowls after the 1972 and 1973 seasons and was part of the undefeated 1972 team. Unofficially credited with 35 regular-season sacks and 4.5 playoff sacks (sacks weren’t officially recorded until 1982); he was inducted into the Dolphins’ Honor Roll in 2014.
NFL owners officially awarded Nashville the 2030 Super Bowl to be played at the city’s new Nissan Stadium, opening in 2027; the $2.1 billion project will sit east of the current venue with about 60,000 seats, making it the smallest NFL stadium and bringing a marquee event to Music City.