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      Super Bowl 2022: When is it and how can I watch on TV and live stream?

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      SUPER Bowl LVI will be the 56th Super Bowl and the 52nd championship game in the modern era of the National Football League. It is the final game of the 2021 season and will determine the champions of the NFL season for 2021–22. 
      Fans are getting their snack ready for Super Bowl 2022, which will be on February 13, 2022
      When is Super Bowl LVI?
      This year’s Super Bowl will be the first game to be hosted at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022. 
      SoFi Stadium, located in Inglewood, California opened in September 2020. 
      SoFi Stadium, the home of the Rams and Chargers is roughly a 20-minute drive from Los Angeles to Inglewood.
      The Los Angeles Lakers won six championships while playing in the Great Western Forum in Inglewood before moving to the Staples Center in the autumn of 1999.
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      How can I watch Super Bowl LVI?
      Super Bowl LVI will be live and televised nationally on February 13, 2022, at 6:30pm.
      Fans in the USA can view and listen to the event via the following mediums:

      Peacock
      The NFL Official App
      The Yahoo Sports App
      NFL’s Game Pass
      Sirius XM
      Westwood One
      TuneIn Radio

      For those of you in the UK, you can watch on either BBC ONE or Sky Sports Main Event.
      What teams are playing in Super Bowl LVI?
      For Super Bowl LVI, the teams competing in the championship was revealed after two penultimate kickoffs.
      To advance to the big game, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams won against the San Francisco 49ers.
      For the 2022 edition of the Super Bowl, the Los Angeles Rams will face off against the Cincinnati Bengals.
      According to fan betting site Fanduel Sportsbook, Kansas City is was formerly the favorite to win the 2022 Super Bowl, with +125 odds to lift the Lombardi Trophy.
      The Los Angeles Rams are second (+210), followed by the San Francisco 49ers (+450), and lastly the Cincinnati Bengals (+800).
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      Who is Megan Rapinoe’s fiancée Sue Bird?

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      SOCCER star Megan Rapinoe and basketball player Sue Bird are one of America’s most popular couples.The powerhouse couple announced their engagement back in October 2020, after four years of dating.
      Sue Bird is a professional basketball player (R) for the Seattle StormCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Who is Sue Bird? 
      Sue Bird, 40, is a professional basketball player for the Seattle Storm of the Women’s National Basketball Association.
      She has led the team to four championships, has won four Olympic gold medals, two NCAA championships and four FIBA World Cups. 
      She is one of only 11 women to obtain all of those awards. 
      Additionally, she is a five-time EuroLeague champion. 
      Photo of Megan Rapinoe playing for the US Women’s National TeamCredit: Alamy
      Bird is recognized as one of the league’s top 20 players of all time. 
      On Friday, January 7, 2022, Bird confirmed her return to the WNBA in an Instagram post, marking her 19th season in the league and 21st since being chosen.
      The start of free agency is a week from Saturday.
      Who is Megan Rapinoe?
      Aside from being one of the new faces of Victoria’s Secret, along with her fiancée, Rapinoe is a professional athlete.
      Rapinoe, 35, plays as a winger and captains the OL Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League, as well as the United States national team.
      She is also known as an advocate for equal pay among the genders.
      Photo of Megan Rapinoe and fiance Sue BirdCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      When did Sue Bird get engaged to Megan Rapinoe? 
      Rapinoe and Bird announced their engagement back in October of 2020 via Instagram. 
      Bird shared a photo of Rapinoe down on one knee and putting a ring on her left hand.
      Bird shared this photo of Rapinoe putting a ring on her finger on Instagram
      There was no caption on the photo that was shared, but Bird’s team posted congratulations on Twitter.
      “Ring Season,” the tweet said. 
      “Congrats to THE power couple on their engagement!!!”
      What is Megan Rapinoe’s net worth?

      Rapinoe’s net worth is reportedly $3million
      Members of the US Women’s team earned a $90,000 bonus for reaching the quarterfinals
      By winning the 2019 World Cup, the US team split $4million as a bonus

      How long has the couple been together? 
      The couple met at the 2016 Olympics and began dating shortly after in 2017. 
      Bird publicly came out as gay the same year in an ESPN story, while also confirming her relationship with Rapinoe. 
      “It’s happening when it’s happening because that’s what feels right,” Bird told the outlet.
      Photo of Victoria’s Secret’s new spokesperson Megan RapinoeCredit: Getty
      “So even though I understand there are people who think I should have done it sooner, it wasn’t right for me at the time. I have to be true to that. It’s my journey.”
      When the outlet asked Rapinoe about her relationship with Bird she said: “We have a lot in common and just sort of clicked. 
      “I joke she is my No. 1 go-to-for-advice person. She’s just so levelheaded.”
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      Did Sue Bird’s fiancée Megan Rapinoe join Victoria’s Secret rebrand?
      On June 16, 2020, Victoria’s Secret has signed soccer World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe as part of its plan to rebuild its brand alongside actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
      Victoria’s Secret’s goal is to expand their brand to a larger market and add more diverse models to help shape the future of their brand.
      However, Rapinoe and Jonas were not hired by the company as models, the two are reportedly hired as spokeswomen who will appear on a podcast and in marketing materials for the brand. More

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      What type of cancer did Jeff Dickerson have?

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      LONG-TIME Bears beat reporter for ESPN radio in Chicago Jeff Dickerson died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 44 years old.
      Jeff Dickerson was 44 years old at the time of his death
      What type of cancer did Jeff Dickerson have?
      Dickerson had colon cancer and died in the same hospice care facility as his wife Caitlin died two years prior.
      For eight years, Caitlin Dickerson had been undergoing treatment for melanoma and associated effects. 
      Dickerson is survived by his 11-year-old son, Parker, and parents Sandy and George Dickerson, who were both graduates of Buffalo Grove High School and the University of Illinois.
      As a person, Dickerson was noted for his cheerfulness and professionalism as a reporter. 
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      Even while he battled illness, he worked to raise money for the Vaughn McClure Foundation, which he helped create to commemorate the memory of McClure, a former colleague and ESPN reporter who died in 2020.
      Dickerson called his wife Caitlin an “inspiration” in 2019 because she “refused to let her cancer dictate her life,” according to ESPN.
      When he was diagnosed with cancer in early 2021, he turned his resolve into a full schedule that included parenting Parker, fundraising for cancer research, and covering the Chicago Bears for ESPN internet and ESPN 1000 radio.
      He also joined the board of the Vaughn McClure Foundation, a non-profit he helped create to memorialize McClure, a former Bears beat reporter and ESPN Atlanta Falcons reporter who died in 2020.
      Dickerson was the emcee at the foundation’s first fundraising dinner in Chicago on October 14.
      Few in attendance were aware that his illness was progressing.
      Dickerson was in the Chicago sports market for two decadesCredit: Twitter
      What are people saying about Jeff Dickerson?
      When news of Dickerson’s death broke, he was described as “the consummate professional” by the Bears in a statement.
      “JD took a great deal of pride in his coverage of the Bears for 20 years,” said the statement, according to ESPN. “He was a true professional and even better person. JD always was one of the first media members to arrive in the press box on game day, with a hello and a smile that could brighten anyone’s day. He was one of a kind and will truly be missed.”
      Dickerson was regarded as someone who won the respect of teammates who valued his devotion to precision, according to San Francisco 49ers place-kicker Robbie Gould, who spent 11 seasons with the Bears.
      “He always wrote a true story,” said Gould. “He always wrote what was happening at the moment. He didn’t try to back the bus up over somebody. He tried to get it exactly how the story was. … I think you saw a lot of guys give him a lot of credit because they knew he would write it right.
      “He was a mentor to me as someone who aspires to get into the media world when football is over,” Gould said, “and I looked up to him.”
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      How tall is Olympic gymnast Simone Biles?

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      SIMONE Biles is one of the most decorated female gymnasts of all time.She recently went viral after she landed her Yurchenko double pike at podium training ahead of the 2021 US Classic.
      Simone Biles is an American gymnastCredit: Athleta
      How tall is Olympic gymnast Simone Biles?
      Simone Biles is 4ft 8in.
      Biles is the owner of a total of 30 Olympic and World Championship medals.
      She is the most decorated American gymnast and the world’s third most decorated gymnast, behind Belarus’ Vitaly Scherbo, who has 33 total.
      Simone Biles represents Team USACredit: PA:Press Association
      The gymnast is a five-time World all-around champion, five-time World floor exercise champion, three-time World balance beam champion, two-time World vault champion, and six-time US national all-around champion.
      Biles is the first American female gymnast to win a World medal on every event.

      On May 21, @NBCOlympics posted a video of the 24-year-old gymnast landing her Yurchenko double pike at podium training.
      The stunt has never been performed by a woman in competition before.
      “I was like, ‘It’s OK, I’ve done this so many times. I’ve been doing this for months now,'” Biles told NBC Sports.
      She said that she feels “really good going into tomorrow.”
      The athlete will appear in the US Classic on May 22, making it her first meet in more than 18 months.
      What is gymnast Simone Biles’ net worth?
      Simone Biles has a reported net worth of $6million.
      She has obtained most of her fortune through endorsements, sponsorships and Olympic wins. 
      On April 23, 2021 it was announced that Biles was ending her partnership with Nike and was signing with Gap’s Athleta brand for an undisclosed amount.
      Simone Biles is worth millions of dollarsCredit: Teen Vogue
      In this new venture, Biles will have her own performance wear line, which will include products for wearing to and from the gym, according to the company’s statement.
      The gymnast will also have a platform to be an activist for women and other female athletes.
      Biles released a statement regarding the new partnership, saying: “Using my voice has been very empowering for me and I am grateful to embark on this new journey with Athleta to inspire young girls and women to do the same. 
      “I admire Athleta for their commitment to recognize and support women’s individual and collective strength.
      Who is Simone Biles boyfriend Jonathan Owens?
      Biles has been in a relationship with NFL star Jonathan Owens since August of 2020.
      Her fans first started speculating about the couple’s relationship in June when she wished Jonathan a happy birthday on social media.

      Her new relationship status comes after she confirmed her split from WWE star Stacey Ervin Jr. in July of 2020 in a cover story for Vogue.

      The athlete revealed that they called time on their three-year romance in March.
      She told the publication: “It’s hard being young and having that long of a relationship and then ending it. But it was for the best.”
      The former couple went public in 2017 and regularly shared social media posts throughout their relationship. More

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      What is gymnast Simone Biles’ net worth?

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      OLYMPIC medalist Simon Biles has earned the most World medals in gymnastics.The 24-year-old holds a senior international elite title in the competitive sport.
      Simone Biles holds a senior international elite title in gymnasticsCredit: Athleta
      What is gymnast Simone Biles’ net worth?
      Simone Biles has a reported net worth of $6million.
      She has obtained most of her fortune through endorsements, sponsorships and Olympic wins. 
      On April 23, 2021 it was announced that Biles was ending her partnership with Nike and was signing with Gap’s Athleta brand for an undisclosed amount.
      In this new venture, Biles will have her own performance wear line, which will include products for wearing to and from the gym, according to the company’s statement.
      Biles has a net worth of $6million and signed a deal with Gap’s Athleta brand to have her own performance wear lineCredit: Athleta
      The gymnast will also have a platform to be an activist for women and other female athletes.
      Biles released a statement regarding the new partnership, saying: “Using my voice has been very empowering for me and I am grateful to embark on this new journey with Athleta to inspire young girls and women to do the same. 
      “I admire Athleta for their commitment to recognize and support women’s individual and collective strength.
      Who is Simone Biles dating?
      Biles has been in a relationship with NFL star Jonathan Owens since August of 2020.
      Her fans first started speculating about the couple’s relationship in June when she wished Jonathan a happy birthday on social media.
      Her new relationship status comes after she confirmed her split from WWE star Stacey Ervin Jr. in July of 2020 in a cover story for Vogue.
      The athlete revealed that they called time on their three-year romance in March.
      Biles has been in a relationship with NFL star Jonathan Owens since August of 2020Credit: Twitter/Simone Biles
      She told the publication: “It’s hard being young and having that long of a relationship and then ending it. But it was for the best.”
      The former couple went public in 2017 and regularly shared social media posts throughout their relationship.
      How many medals does Simone Biles have?
      Biles is the owner of a total of 30 Olympic and World Championship medals.
      Biles is the first American female gymnast to win a World medal on every eventCredit: Getty

      She is the most decorated American gymnast and the world’s third most decorated gymnast, behind Belarus’ Vitaly Scherbo, who has 33 total.
      The gymnast is a five-time World all-around champion, five-time World floor exercise champion, three-time World balance beam champion, two-time World vault champion, and six-time US national all-around champion.
      Biles is the first American female gymnast to win a World medal on every event. More

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      How did Danny Gonzalez die? Boxer who fought under Mayweather Promotions shot and killed on Labor Day

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      DANNY Gonzalez, a boxer who fought under Mayweather Promotions, was reportedly shot and killed on Labor Day.
      The 22-year-old was reportedly on a family picnic when the alleged incident occurred.

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      Danny Gonzalez (left) reportedly died on Labor Day. He was signed with Floyd Mayweather’s (right) company, Mayweather PromotionsCredit: Instagram / @floydmayweather
      Friends and fellow boxers shared heartfelt memories of Gonzalez after his reported death on Monday.
      At just 18 years old, the boxer signed with legend Floyd Mayweather’s company in 2016.
      He had competed in the Junior Olympics, and the Junior Men’s World Championships and won a number of titles.
      Who was Danny Gonzalez?
      Gonzalez, 22, was an ameteur-turned professional from California.

      He fought with USA Boxing in the 2013 Junior Men’s World Championships in Kiev, Ukraine.
      Gonzalez also boxed in the Junior Olympics, and became a National Champion after winning against Ronnel Johnson, ITR Boxing reported.
      He made his debut with Mayweather Promotions in October 2016, after defeating Sean Acosta at Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, according to a press release.
      Gonzalez had also won two Silver Gloves and two Jr. Golden Gloves titles.

      He last fought professionally in Sacramento, California in 2017.
      Gonzalez teased a “comeback” with a throwback Instagram post of him training at the beginning of 2020, however.

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      Gonzalez was 22 years oldCredit: Instagram

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      Gonzalez was signed with Floyd Mayweather’s company, Mayweather PromotionsCredit: Instagram
      How did Gonzalez die?
      Gonzalez died on Monday.
      He was reportedly shot and killed while on a picnic with his family, according to Latin Box Sports.
      He was 22 years old.
      How did Gonzalez know Floyd Mayweather?
      Floyd Mayweather announced on August 11, 2016 that he signed then-18-year-old Gonzalez to his company, Mayweather Promotions.
      “There are certain times when you know you’ve just struck gold and this is one of them!” Mayweather wrote in a social media post.
      “Welcome 18-year old phenomenon @daanny.g with an incredible amateur record of 96-13. This 9-time National Champion is a force to be reckoned with!
      “Follow this future World Champion, approved by the undefeated champion himself. Daniel Gonzalez is Floyd Mayweather, approved!,” the boxing legend wrote.

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      Gonzalez was from CaliforniaCredit: Instagram

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      Brian Flores, Gonzalez, and MayweatherCredit: Instagram
      What did Floyd Mayweather say about his tragic death?
      Mayweather shared a picture of him and Gonzalez together, with the words “RIP DANNY GONZALEZ” written across the bottom.
      “R.I.P champ gone but never forgotten,” Mayweather wrote.
      What have others said about Gonzalez?
      World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman also shared a post in memory of Gonzalez.
      “We are very sad to report the tragic death of boxer and top prospect, Danny González,” Sulaiman wrote.
      “We send our deepest condolences and prayers to the Gonzalez family at this hard time.
      “May Danny rest in eternal peace,” he wrote.
      Boxer Andy Vences, who said he met Gonzalez during ametuer tournaments, also shared a post in memory of the boxer.
      He described him as a “great kid with a huge f****n heart.”

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      Mayweather throws a punch at Manny Pacquiao during a fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2, 2015Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather signed Gonzalez to his company in 2016Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      “As the close ones know Danny was going through hard times trying to find his way back into boxing. We connected on a deep level just a year ago,” Vences wrote.
      “Danny was always trying to find his way back into the sport of boxing,” he continued..
      He added: “When things get hard think of Danny & don’t give up. Too young and too talented…..RIP kid & condolences to the family. More

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      Why did Mike Tyson go to prison and when was it?

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      BOXING champion Mike Tyson went to prison in 1992 after being convicted of rape in Indiana.
      Tyson was sentenced to six years in prison and four years of probation, but was released in 1995 after serving less than three years of his sentence.

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      Mike Tyson went to prison in 1992 for a rape conviction
      Here is more on Mike Tyson’s conviction.
      Who is Mike Tyson?
      Mike Tyson, 54, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005.
      He took a break from boxing after retiring in 2005.
      However, Tyson announced his return to the ring and will fight Roy Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition match on November 28.

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      Tyson is preparing to fight Roy Jones Jr.Credit: Instagram/@miketyson
      Tyson shared a photo of himself training with the caption: “I’m the best ever. I’m the most brutal and vicious, and most ruthless champion there’s ever been.”
      A trailer for the showdown with Jones shows clips of him in training and Tyson saying: “I’m going to annihilate him.
      “I have the belief, I have the desire. I’m the greatest fighter since the conception of God,” he said. 
      Tyson was the first heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles and has the record of the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title.

      Tyson has been featured in Discovery Channel’s shark week with his own episode titled Tyson vs Jaws: Rumble on the Reef.

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      He appeared in an episode of Shark WeekCredit: https://www.instagram.com/miketyson/

      What religion did Mike Tyson convert to?

      The boxer once called himself a ‘demi-God’ in the ring

      When Mike Tyson was serving his jail sentence for the rape conviction against Miss Black Rhode Island, Desiree Washington he began studying Islam
      While in prison, he converted and adopted a new Muslim identity
      His Muslim name is Malik Abdul Aziz
      Tyson also claims that he does not eat red meat or drink alcohol anymore as part of his diet

      When did he go to prison?
      Tyson was arrested in July 1991 for the alleged rape of 18-year-old Desiree Washington, who was Miss Black Rhode Island at the time. 
      He was convicted in 1992 and sentenced to six years in prison along with four years of probation.
      Why did he go to prison?
      Washington claimed that Tyson raped her at an Indianapolis hotel room in the wee hours of the night.
      Tyson denied the rape allegations and claimed the sex was consensual. 

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      Tyson served three years in jail after being convicted of rape
      Tyson’s chauffeur, Virginia Foster, confirmed Washington’s state of shock after the incident.
      Emergency room physician, Thomas Richardson examined Washington after the incident and confirmed that Washington’s physical condition was consistent with rape.
      Tyson was ultimately released in March 1995 after serving less than three years of the sentence.
      He is required to register as a Tier II sex offender under federal law for life. 

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      He is the youngest heavyweight champ title holderCredit: AFP – Getty
      When is the Mike Tyson vs Holyfield fight?
      Tyson and Evander Holyfield’s fight might happen although a date has not been set yet. 
      The two met on the training team for the 1984 Olympics and have fought each other twice.
      Holyfield won both times, including the infamous “Bite Fight” in 1997.
      “I don’t mind if he wanted to do it, but I’m not going to be the one to say, ‘Let’s do it’ because that’s kind of the bully mentality,” Holyfield said on “Boxing with Chris Mannix.”
      Holyfield added: “It’s a good chance.

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      He is preparing his comeback after retiring in 2005Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      “Everything’s about the people. The people start it up, because no one is just doing it for free. 
      “What the people want is what the people get,” he concluded.
      Who is he married to?
      Tyson has been married three times and is currently married to Lakiha “Kiki” Spicer, a longtime girlfriend of his. 

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      Tyson and his wife Lakiha SpicerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Does he have kids?
      Tyson has seven children in total from the three marriages he has been in, and lost a child in 2009 due to a tangled cord accident.

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      He has been married three times and has had seven childrenCredit: Splash News

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