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Was the 2019 State of the Union Address Watched by More People Than the Super Bowl?

6 February 2019 - Wishing a thing true does not make it so -- especially when it's objectively measurable.

Did Maroon 5 Donate Their Super Bowl Halftime Show Earnings to Charity?

5 February 2019 - A charitable donation didn't spare the band from criticism for accommodating the NFL.

Is This Amazing Bouquet Catch Real?

30 May 2018 - The clip purportedly showing a bridesmaid making an athletic bouquet catch originated with a clever commercial.

Eagles Fans Flock to Philadelphia to Fete Champs at Parade

8 February 2018 - The Eagles beat the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl 52.

Philadelphia Cleaning Up After Some Celebrations Turn Unruly

5 February 2018 - Revelers shot off fireworks, drivers beeped their horns and Philadelphians young and old descended on Broad Street.

Teen Gains Fame After Justin Timberlake Selfie at Super Bowl

5 February 2018 - Thirteen-year-old Ryan McKenna said that his phone "exploded" with messages and phone calls and he now has thousands of new social media followers.

Did an Eagles Fan Steal an Ostrich from the Zoo During Super Bowl Chaos?

5 February 2018 - As Philadelphians destroyed their city in celebration, a ridiculous rumor took hold on social media.

Did the Eagles Respond to Trump’s Congratulatory Tweet With a Vulgarity?

An image purportedly showing the official Twitter account for the Philadelphia Eagles telling President Trump to "go f*ck himself" is not real.

Philadelphians Take to the Streets to Celebrate Super Bowl

5 February 2018 - As time expired, crowds across the city spilled out of sports bars, apartments and houses.

Super Bowl Myths and Legends

A compendium of the most popular legends and rumors associated with the Super Bowl. How many have you heard?

Super Bowl Ads Aim for the Heart – And Sometimes Lower

29 January 2018 - After a year of political and cultural upheaval, Super Bowl advertisers appear to be pulling back from themes of unity in favor of in-game stunts and ads that aim for the heart.