Rhetoric around Bad Bunny halftime show is projection, manifestation of America’s polarized political culture, scholars say
By Monique Louis Medill Reports SAN FRANCISCO — One week ago, Bad Bunny was the first Latin artist to win the Grammy for Album of the Year. On Sunday, Bad Bunny was the first solo Latin artist to headline America’s most-anticipated and most-watched production: the Super Bowl halftime show. Bad Bunny starred in the most […]
Recording is still in session at Sausalito’s 2200 Studios
By Collin O’Callaghan Medill Reports SAUSALITO, Calif. – After being shut down in New York City and Los Angeles, 2200 Studios in Sausalito is the last remaining music studio under the former enterprise Record Plant. Located on 2200 Bridgeway is a facility that might not appear to be much, but one that holds a lasting […]
NFL’s Pride Flag Football Clinic marks major milestone for San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community
By Brendan Preisman Medill Reports SAN FRANCISCO — Most football players are used to receiving motivational messages ahead of game time, but for the group of players from the San Francisco LGBT Center and Pride House SF, their message was extra special. It came from the very top of the football world — NFL Commissioner […]
Super Bowl LX brings traffic nightmares to San Francisco streets
By Brock Morgan Medill Reports SAN FRANCISCO — Super Bowl LX has caused traffic headaches for locals and visitors alike. City officials closed key streets near City Hall and Grace Cathedral, but the published notices online weren’t much help. “This is hands-down the worst traffic I’ve seen here,” said Jasmine Amine, an online livestreamer in […]
For the Patriots’ Leonard Taylor III, special teams has always been a special time
By Brendan Preisman Medill Reports SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When New England Patriots defensive lineman Leonard Taylor III blocked Denver Broncos kicker Will Lutz’s 45-yard field goal attempt to help preserve the Patriots’ 13-10 lead in the AFC championship game, it shocked the Broncos crowd at Empower Field at Mile High. But not New England’s […]
Can Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels continue his legacy without Tom Brady?
By Sarah Galla Medill Reports SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Although New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was part of six Super Bowl-winning teams during his previous two stints with the team, his return to the New England Patriots isn’t about reliving the past, but building the future. McDaniels hasn’t won a Super Bowl without […]
Bay Area prepares public transportation for busy year of sports
By Ryan Kirton Medill Reports SAN FRANCISCO — Even with a year to prepare, there were still doubts the Bay Area would be ready to go for Super Bowl LX. More than two dozen transit agencies are scattered across the Bay Area, with travel often involving transfers from one system to another. To ready the […]
Patriots’ Mack Hollins has always been different — it’s why he’s still here
By Lucy Roberts Medill Reports SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins was drafted from North Carolina in 2017, one of his goals was to own a world-renowned aquarium. Nine years later, he doesn’t quite have the aquarium, but is an NFL veteran playing in perhaps the biggest fishbowl in […]
How high can Seahawks fly?
By Brock Morgan Medill Reports SAN JOSE, Calif. — Eight players in Super Bowl LX were named to the Pro Bowl, six of them Seattle Seahawks, which might indicate why they’re favored by 4.5 points, according to ESPN’s betting line. Offensive fireworks are expected to be on full display as keys to Seattle’s passing attack […]
How delaying specialization helped these Super Bowl-bound athletes
By Monique Louis Medill Reports SAN JOSE, Calif. — How did Seattle Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett learn how to track a football so well? By playing baseball. At Jackson High School in Jackson, Ala., Pritchett was first-team all-state in both football and baseball. He said being his team’s center fielder helped him learn and master […]