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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show attracts 128 million viewers, ranking fourth all-time

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show draws 128.2 million U.S. viewers, ranks fourth all time Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime show averaged 128.2 million viewers across television and streaming in the United States, making it the fourth most-watched halftime performance on record, according to Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel system. The 31-year-old Puerto Rican star, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, delivered a 15-minute set performed almost entirely in Spanish in tribute to his heritage and culture. The audience total…

Seattle Seahawks clinch Super Bowl with defensive clinic, heartbreak for Patriots

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Seattle Seahawks throttled the New England Patriots 29-13 to win their second Super Bowl, riding a suffocating defense, Jason Myers’ record-breaking fifth field goal and a game-changing takeaway returned by Uchenna Nwosu. New England quarterback Drake Maye was sacked six times and intercepted twice as Seattle kept the Patriots scoreless until the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Under relentless pressure, Maye also fumbled on a record-setting takedown — the 20th time he was sacked this postseason —…

Raphinha stars as Barcelona defeat Real Madrid to lift Spanish Super Cup

Raphinha’s brace seals Barcelona’s Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah thriller over Real Madrid Monday January 12, 2026 JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with a breathless 3-2 win over Real Madrid on Sunday night, riding a two-goal performance from Raphinha and a wave of late resistance to lift the trophy in a raucous Jeddah final. The Brazilian winger struck first just before halftime and delivered the decisive touch in the 73rd minute, his second effort taking a fortuitous deflection off Raul Asencio…

Super Eagles Set to Clash with DR Congo in Key World Cup Qualifier

Super Eagles Aim for Glory in World Cup Playoff Final As the sun sets over Morocco, a palpable excitement fills the air, accompanying the bustling streets leading up to the grand showdown. The Super Eagles of Nigeria stand on the brink of history as they prepare to battle the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the 2026 World Cup Africa Playoff Final this Sunday. The stakes couldn’t be higher; the victor will secure a place in the FIFA Intercontinental Play-off Tournament, a gateway to the prestigious 2026 World Cup. A…

Super typhoon forces Hong Kong to close schools and businesses

Hong Kong hunkers down as Super Typhoon Ragasa, 2025’s most powerful storm, barrels toward China coast Hong Kong shut schools, emptied offices and saw frantic supermarket runs on Wednesday as authorities sounded a high-end typhoon alert for Ragasa, the strongest tropical cyclone recorded so far this year. The observatory raised the signal to No. 8 — a warning that typically closes shops and halts much public transport — warning of hurricane-force winds offshore, heavy rain and potentially dangerous storm surge as the storm…

Tinubu Seeks Investigation into Treatment of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Comparing it to Libya’s Approach

President Bola Tinubu has joyfully received the national soccer team's, the Super Eagles, safe return to Nigeria after they endured a distressing situation at a Libyan airport. The team was poised to compete in another qualifying match against Libya, vying for a spot in the upcoming African Cup of Nations. Upon arrival, the Super Eagles found themselves allegedly "abandoned" at the airport. They faced a dire situation lacking basic necessities such as food, water, and even phone service following an unexpected diversion of…

Rwanda Halts High-Flying Super Eagles in Thrilling AFCON 2025 Qualifier

Nigerian pride was evident as the Super Eagles displayed a stellar performance, yet couldn't clutch an away victory against Rwanda. The home squad owes much to their goalkeeper for maintaining a stalemate. Despite the game concluding in a nil-nil deadlock, Nigeria comfortably remains perched atop Group D. Over in South Africa, the football drama peaked as Bafana Bafana clinched a narrow 3-2 victory over South Sudan. The match's tense finale saw substitute Mbatha net the winning goal in the dying moments of added time.…

CAF Selects Somali Referee Abdulkadir Artan to Officiate Al Ahly vs. Zamalek Super Cup Showdown

Mogadishu (AX) — CAF recently revealed the officiating lineup for the eagerly awaited Super Cup match pitting Egyptian powerhouses Al Ahly against Zamalek. Notably, Somali referee Abdulkadir Artan has been named the match's fourth official. Artan's selection shines as a significant step in his burgeoning career, underscoring his progress in football officiating. Scheduled for September 27 at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia, the match kicks off at 9 PM CET. Leading the officiating crew is Libyan referee Moataz Ibrahim, with…

An African Super League and a World Cup each

The Executive Committee of the African Football Confederation (ComEx) (ComF), which met on 16 July 2021 in Morocco, reaffirmed the existence of a Super League project bringing together the best clubs on the continent. CAF ExCom has also shown its support for a World Cup that is held every two years. The Champions League, the…