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Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Majority of Proline bettors see Chiefs winning historic Super Bowl title
A majority of Proline bettors are backing the Kansas City Chiefs to make NFL history on Sunday. The Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans, with Kansas City aiming to become the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 54 per cent of bettors are backing the Chiefs' moneyline. Fifty-six per cent have the Eagles +1.5 while 68 per cent are taking the over at 48.5 points. A solid 81 per cent have Eagles' running back Saquon Barkley hitting over 113.5 rushing yards. Barkley is also the solid favourite as top touchdown scorer (38 per cent) ahead of Kansas City's Travis Kelce (10 per cent) and Xavier Worthy and Kareem Hunt (both six per cent). Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (31 per cent) is the top anytime touchdown scorer for Kansas City, ahead of Worthy (20 per cent) and Kelce (19 per cent). Barkley is the runaway favourite among Philadelphia's anytime TD scorers at 56 per cent, followed by Jalen Hurts (30 per cent) and AJ Brown (five per cent). In novelty markets: - 67 per cent have the coin toss landing on heads. - 29 per cent believe the winning coach will receive a purple Gatorade shower. - 55 per cent are betting on the national anthem lasting longer than 122 seconds. - 30 per cent are backing "Swimming Pools" as the first song in Kendrick Lamar's halftime show. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 7, 2024. The Canadian Press
Fox Sports
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
Will Kendrick Lamar perform 'Not Like Us' at Super Bowl LIX halftime show?
NEW ORLEANS — It's a big week for Kendrick Lamar. Big as the what? Big as the Super Bowl. Just days removed from going five-for-five on Grammy wins for his diss track aimed at the artist who sang the lyrics above, you can count on Lamar performing "Not Like Us" during the biggest television broadcast of the year. Don't turn the TV off just yet. "I love when artists grit [their] teeth," Lamar said at his Apple Music press conference on Thursday. "I still watch battle raps … This has always been the core definition of who I am." What started as an old-school rap battle between Lamar and Drake has turned into mainstream recognition for Lamar, which might be the ultimate checkmate. Lamar has won countless awards during his illustrious career, showcasing his multi-layered lyrics and intricate cadences. His albums are littered with certified bangers and crucial commentary on society, rap and art. Lamar has won a Pulitzer Prize, for crying out loud. "The passion I have now is still the passion I had then," he said. So, it's fitting when asked what to expect in his performance during Sunday's Apple Music Halftime Show at Super Bowl LIX between the Chiefs and the Eagles, Lamar simply said, "storytelling." Lamar is the ultimate storyteller. Context clues like that have now fed prop bets around the country. What will Lamar include in his set? There are the obvious songs that cannot be left out on a stage this big. But with just 13 minutes to cram at his disposal, along with special guest SZA, whom Lamar has multiple tracks with, how will he whittle down his extensive catalog? Let's take a look at a potential setlist, with songs ranked from most to least likely to be performed Sunday. 1. "Not Like Us"2. "Luther" with SZA3. "DNA"4. "Swimming Pools"5. "Alright"6. "Squabble Up"7. "Don't Kill My Vibe"8. "Backseat Freestyle"9. "Wacced Out Murals"10. "Humble"11. "TV Off" 12. "The Heart Part 5" Given the storytelling aspect of his performance, I wouldn't be surprised if the ethereal first notes of "Swimming Pools" from his major-label debut album "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City" are the opening sounds you hear from the Caesars Superdome. Maybe it goes chronologically from there. With SZA also set to perform, and the way Lamar was gushing about her during his press conference, don't be surprised if we hear their duets "Luther" and "All the Stars," but also a couple of her own songs — at least snippets. Lamar is hip-hop's first solo headliner in Super Bowl history, but he'll be performing for the second time on the grand stage. The Compton, California native represented his city alongside the likes of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg as Los Angeles hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022. That ensemble, which also included Eminem and 50 Cent, was a celebration of rap. This performance promises more of the same, but with Lamar's flair for the dramatic. "I was just thinking about the culture, really," he said of his Grammys sweep for "Not Like Us." "When people talk about rap, man, the conversations I hear, they think it's just rap and not an actual art form. When you put records like that at the forefront, it reminds people … I love to see it get that type of recognition for just straight raps. From awards to Billboards." And now, to the Super Bowl. Carmen Vitali is an NFL Reporter for FOX Sports. Carmen had previous stops with The Draft Network and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. She spent six seasons with the Bucs, including 2020, which added the title of Super Bowl Champion (and boat-parade participant) to her résumé. You can follow Carmen on Twitter at @CarmieV . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily . recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Fox Sports
04-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
NFL Super Bowl LIX Predictions, Picks for FOX Super 6 by Chris 'The Bear' Fallica
You can partake in the best of both worlds while watching the Super Bowl with our free-to-play FOX Super 6 game. How do you play? Enter the NFL Super 6 contest by predicting the correct answers to six questions before the Eagles-Chiefs game for your chance at $1 million. All you have to do is finish in the top six to win a prize. It really is that simple, and again, it's free. And if you need a little help before heading to the app to make your picks, I've got you covered. Read below for my thoughts on the Super Bowl, set for Feb. 9 on FOX and the FOX Sports app . Let's dive into the questions and my predictions below. 1. What will be the first scoring play in the 2nd quarter? Touchdown, field goal (or free kick), safety, no points scored in 2Q I think this one could start off as a defensive battle to be honest. These are two top-10 defenses from the regular season, and in three playoff games, the Eagles are allowing just 18.3 points per game. Meanwhile, Kansas City is allowing 21.5 points in two games. There will be some touchdowns scored in this one, but I also think that early on, both teams will look to just put points on the board when they can. Prediction: Field goal 2. Which team will be leading at halftime? Chiefs or Eagles I think this is going to be a close game, from beginning to end. Like, too close to call. I could see the Eagles taking a tight lead into halftime, after pounding the ball with Saquon Barkley for the entirety of the first half. Prediction: Eagles Tiebreaker: What will be the score at halftime? Prediction: Eagles 14, Chiefs 13 3. Which of these combinations of songs will be in Kendrick Lamar's halftime show setlist? squabble up, Not Like Us, Savior luther, HUMBLE, Money Trees Not Like Us, Alright, Swimming Pools Different setlist Yes, I keep up with my Kendrick Lamar. When I look at this list, my thought process is, "What songs can he afford not to play?" Fans won't riot if he doesn't play Savior or Money Trees, even though both are great songs. He has to play Alright, he has to play Swimming Pools, and isn't playing Not Like Us the entire reason he was invited to perform at the Super Bowl? Prediction: Not Like Us, Alright, Swimming Pools 4. Which QB will have the MOST PASSING YARDS in the second half? Patrick Mahomes or Jalen Hurts One of these quarterbacks is really, really good. A two-time Pro Bowler who has guided his team to two Super Bowl appearances. The other quarterback is in the running to be the best of all time. If Hurts outgains Mahomes through the air in the second half, it's either because K.C. already has a huge lead, the Philly rushing attack has been shut down for the first time this postseason, or maybe Hurts is ascending to superstar status right before our eyes. Prediction: Patrick Mahomes $1 Million Question: How many second-half passing yards will he have? Prediction: 145 passing yards 5. Rank the players by who will have the most TOTAL SCRIMMAGE YARDS (highest to lowest): Kareem Hunt, A.J. Brown, Travis Kelce, Saquon Barkley The Chiefs have to have a plan to stop Barkley in his tracks, right? However, every other team the Eagles faced this season had to have a plan for him as well, and he hasn't been stopped yet. Philly is a running team and there is no way it abandons that come Feb. 9. After that, I don't bet against the Mahomes-Kelce connection. It will show up in some fashion in this game. Prediction: Barkley, Kelce, Brown, Hunt 6. What will be the result of Super Bowl LIX? Chiefs win by 2 points or more OR Eagles win or lose by 1 point I have no strong feelings either way. We have the best roster vs. the best quarterback and coach. With that, I'm just gonna have to go with pedigree in this one. The Chiefs know how to win, and more importantly, they know how to win close. So, unless the Eagles can blow out Kansas City, I have to believe Mahomes and Reid will find a way to pull it off. Prediction: Chiefs win by 2 points or more Tiebreaker: What will the final score be? Prediction: Chiefs 27, Eagles 24 Chris "The Bear" Fallica has covered sports for nearly three decades. While college football has been his focus, he also enjoys the NFL, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, MLB, NHL and Horse Racing, with an "occasional" wager on such events. Chris recently won the inaugural Circa Football Invitational and finished in the Top 10 of the Golden Nugget Football Contest. He's a multiple-time qualifier for the NHC Handicapping Championship. Remember, "The less you bet, the more you lose when you win!" Follow him on Twitter @ chrisfallica . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
