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Here's some background on the teams facing off in this Sunday's Super Bowl.

News

Here's how to enjoy the Super Bowl, even if you don't follow football

Rina Torchinsky

If you're not a consummate football fan, here's what to look for to help enjoy the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Amanda Gorman, the country's first National Youth Poet Laureate, recited her poetry at President Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20.

Arts & Culture

Amanda Gorman — And Poetry — Will Be Part Of Super Bowl LV

Anastasia Tsioulcas

Fresh from her burst into the literary stratosphere after her appearance at President Biden's inauguration, poet Amanda Gorman will recite a new poem during the Super Bowl LV pre-show next Sunday.

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Mayor Says COVID-19 Precautions In Place For Alamo Bowl

Brian Kirkpatrick

One of the largest events held since the start of the pandemic will be Tuesday night’s Alamo Bowl.

President Trump speaks to members of the press at the White House on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Trump praised the Big Ten's decision to resume the college football season at the end of October.

Politics And Football Mix Again, As Trump Cheers Return Of Big Ten Play

Benjamin Swasey

The Big Ten conference announced that the college football season would resume at the end of October with new coronavirus protocols. President Trump had been calling for the games to start up again.

Approximately 15,000 people attended UT's first football game of the year. Despite the mask requirement, many game-goers were not wearing masks.

Texas

'It's BS' — Students, Austin Residents and Health Officials Push Back On UT Football Game

Dominic Anthony Walsh

This post was originally published on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 3:16 p.m. It has been updated to include a statement from University of Texas officials.In its…

Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers works out in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday. The NFL is doing daily coronavirus testing for the first two weeks of training.

NFL's Top Doctor On How Football Plans To Return

James Doubek

Chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills defended the NFL's plans to return in September. He tells Morning Edition that the league has an extensive testing program but won't be instituting a "bubble."

Some UT-Austin football players have said they want the university to change certain traditions with racist roots before they'll participate in recruitment and donor-related events.

Black Athletes In College And The Pros Look For Balance Between Protest And Play

Michael Marks

From Texas Standard : Student athletes at the University of Texas at Austin are asking the university to change some of its practices and traditions in...

The NFL draft combine was once a sleepy affair for players and teams. Now it's a prime-time event.

Why The Off-Season Plays A Major Role In Football's Bottom Line

Michael Marks

From Texas Standard : Though the last NFL football game of the season was played just a month ago, the league still makes news in the off-season. Daron...

President Richard Nixon presents a plaque to Texas football coach Darrell Royal, naming the Longhorns the No. 1 college football team in college football's 100th year, Dec. 6, 1969. At right is Texas quarterback James Street. (AP Photo)

The 1969 Arkansas-Texas Football Game That Made History

During the Arkansas vs. Texas game on Dec. 6, 1969, there was a lot more going on besides college football.

Th University of Houston Cougars playing the UCLA Bruins in 2011.

California's Fair Pay To Play Act Could Upend College Football

Michael Marks

From Texas Standard : On Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Fair Pay to Play Act into law. The measure entitles college athletes in the...