The Rams defensive lineman reportedly was considering retirement, but it sounds as if he may be ready for another championship run instead.
Joe Rivera
Johnny Hekker was not taking any flak from Twitter users after his dropped PAT.
Jacob Camenker
Jefferson's wife, Samaria, was stretchered out of SoFi Stadium deliver the couple's third child, a boy.
Jake Aferiat
Dr. Dre said performing at Super Bowl 56 was a "fantastic experience."
Jordan Greer
Speculation continues around the 36-year-old Super Bowl winner's plans for next season.
The final vacancy in the NFL head coaching carousel has finally been filled.
The number of fans that streamed Super Bowl 56 was nearly double from the previous high that came in Super Bowl 55.
Edward Sutelan
Sean McVay is an NFL savant, and he proved it once again during the Rams' Super Bowl win over the Bengals.
The Rams are celebrating their first Super Bowl win since
The defensive back had a short case on why Stafford isn't going to make it in.
Classy moment from the Rams quarterback.
Joe Burrow just didn't have time to get the ball downfield to Ja'Marr Chase. The Rams got too much pressure on him.
The Rams wide receiver was playing some of his best football before an unfortunate injury ended his first Super Bowl appearance prematurely. What's next?
Odell Beckham Jr. was one of the more intriguing receivers set to be a free agent during the 2022 NFL offseason. After tearing his ACL in the Super Bowl, his status for the 2022 season is unclear.
Kupp finished with eight receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns in Super Bowl 56, capping off the greatest receiving season we've ever seen.
McVay's confidence in the future Pro Football Hall of Famer certainly wasn't misplaced.
Zac Al-Khateeb
Beckham left Super Bowl 56 after going down with a non-contact knee injury.
Coinbase's commercial wasn't particularly well-received, but the company is still profiting off it.
Cooper Kupp said that the pass, which was the Rams' longest play of the second half, was perfect.
Cincinnati had a chance to win a historic Super Bowl against the Rams. The Sporting News breaks down the Bengals' Super Bowl history.
Eminem took a knee during the the Super Bowl 56 halftime show, which was in reported defiance of the NFL.
Vinnie Iyer examines whether Matthew Stafford's quarterback career is worthy of Pro Football Hall of Fame consideration with the former Lion becoming a Super Bowl-winning QB in his first season as a Ram.
Vinnie Iyer
"They weren't throwing flags the whole game," Boyd said.
Ron Torbert's explanation of the facemask rule was correct. His crew's implementation of it, however, was not.
Cooper Kupp scored two touchdowns in the Rams' 23-20 comeback win over the Bengals in Super Bowl 56. Here's why it was a mistake not to reward Aaron Donald with a defensive-minded accolade instead.
The Rams won another playoff late in the fourth quarter, overcoming a big injury to big plays by the Bengals' passing game with a familiar formula of all-out veteran star power, led by Cooper Kupp and Aaron Donald.
Taylor offered his reasoning for using the Bengals' No. 2 running back rather than starter Joe Mixon on a crucial third-and-1.
Another Super Bowl come and gone,
Who were the winners and losers from Super Bowl 56? Sporting News takes a closer look.
Bill Bender
Burrow said he will figure out the extent of his injury at a later time.
The LA Rams are back in the Super Bowl for the second time in four seasons.
Stafford, who spent the first 12 years of his career in Detroit, made sure Lions fans felt appreciated after he and the Rams won Super Bowl 56.
Rapp brought another ring on the field after the Rams won Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles.
Dani Mohr
Eli Apple gave up the eventual game-winning touchdown to Cooper Kupp, delighting other players around the NFL who view the Bengals cornerback as a heel.
Beckham finally achieved the pinnacle of the NFL, even if it was on the sidelines.
Not only may there have been a phantom call on Logan Wilson, but the play shouldn't have even counted to begin with.
The LA defensive tackle may walk away following Super Bowl 56 — if the Rams win.
Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights for Super Bowl 56 between the Rams and Bengals. Read for complete results from the 2022 Super Bowl in Inglewood, Calif.
Breaking down some of the most important numbers from the Rams' Super Bowl 56 win.
Aaron Donald was crying tears of joy as the confetti fell following the Rams' Super Bowl 56 win.
Kupp had one more impressive performance in him for the 2021 season — one worth of a Super Bowl MVP performance.
McVay surpassed Mike Tomlin to become the youngest coach in NFL history to hoist the Lombardi Trophy with Los Angeles' win against the Bengals.
McPherson decided it would be more important to watch the classic halftime performance rather than meet with his team.
Did you miss the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show? Watch performances from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and everyone else here.
Fans were treated to a throwback halftime show with Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem and Mary J. Blige. Then 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak joined the party.
The Bengals greatly benefitted from the no-call.
There was a reason for the flag after an end zone interception by Cincinnati.
Beckham exited the game after adjusting to catch a pass from Matthew Stafford.
Sporting News is tracking live updates and instant reviews from the Super Bowl 56 halftime show in Los Angeles. Watch the performances by Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige here.
Jordan Heck
Odell Beckham Jr. suffered yet another injury to his left leg during Super Bowl 56.
Cincinnati devised some trickery as it called on its top running back to throw the team's first touchdown pass of Super Bowl 56.
Zac Taylor took a chance early in Super Bowl 56. It didn't pay off for his Bengals.
The Rock laid the smackdown on the microphone.
The Super Bowl national anthem performance was shorter than it has been in recent memory, but the over still hit.
The 2022 Super Bowl halftime show is a star-studded one featuring five performers. When can concert fans expect it to begin? Here's everything to know about the show.
Check out who will be available for — and who's in danger of missing — Super Bowl 56.
Burrow's pre-game fit was… interesting, to say the least.
The youngest coach in football is earning a pretty penny for his work on the sidelines.
Country artist Mickey Guyton will sing the national anthem prior to the start of Super Bowl 56.
Trevor Booth
Odell Beckham Jr.'s partner, Lauren Wood, is expecting the birth of the couple's first baby at any moment, even during Super Bowl 56.
Super Bowl 56 is expected to be the hottest on record. The Sporting News breaks down the weather forecast for the big game.
Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige will give the Super Bowl halftime show a decidedly hip-hop feel.
Kickoff time for Super Bowl 56 between the Rams and Bengals is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC on Sunday. Here is all the TV and live stream info you need for the Super Bowl in 2022.
Buffer has made several appearances at SoFi Stadium during the Rams' playoff run, and has said he's always wanted to announce the Super Bowl.
The Rams quarterback doesn't share too much about his private life, but his wife Kelly certainly does. Here's what you need to know about Matthew Stafford's wife, Kelly.
Madison Williams
The Los Angeles owner is one of the wealthiest in the NFL. Just how much money has he made in his career?
Brown has been the owner of the Bengals since his father, founder Paul Brown, died in 1991.
Matthew Stafford was once the highest-paid player in the NFL, but in recent years, he has become a bargain for the Rams.
Evan McPherson can make NFL history during Super Bowl 56 and become the most prolific kicker in postseason history as a rookie.
Going back through Burrow's history of lighting up a cigar after big games.
Zac Taylor is among the youngest coaches in Super Bowl history. Here's everything you need to know as he and Sean McVay face off for a Lombardi Trophy.
McVay has the chance to be the youngest head coach in the NFL to win a Super Bowl.
Burrow is one of the youngest quarterbacks to start a Super Bowl. He'd make even more history if he wins the game.
The NBC sideline reporter is entering the final game of her run with the network. It didn't come without hiccups, however.
The NBC sportscaster has been traveling the globe to cover the biggest sporting events in the world. He'll be in Los Angeles for the Rams vs. Bengals clash.
Al Michaels is set to be a free agent after the season. How much could he make and add to his net worth? Here's what to know about the veteran as he likely prepares to leave NBC.
Cris Collinsworth has carved out a decades-long career for himself as an NFL player and broadcaster. Here's how much he's worth.
There's a new sports podcast to put in your daily lineup. Catch up on the biggest names and biggest games with The Sporting News 7 every morning at 7 a.m. ET.
Sporting News
Take a look at how much the officials on the field at SoFi Stadium will be making for the Super Bowl.
Will Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, or Mary J. Blige perform first? Which song will open the show? Will Eminem be censored? Will Snoop smoke? Those are just a few of the betting props for the Super Bowl 56 halftime show.
Matt Lutovsky
Will Al Michaels or Cris Collinsworth mention the spread? Is Joe Burrow going to be compared to Macaulay Culkin? Which celebrity will be shown first? Here are the best prop bets for NBC's 2022 Super Bowl broadcast.
You don't have to know anything about football to get in on the betting action for Super Bowl 56. Here are the best (and most bizarre) prop bets for 2022, from the coin toss to commercials to the color of liquid poured on the winning coach.
Here is a complete guide to betting on Super Bowl 56, including updated odds and our expert's predictions for Rams vs. Bengals in 2022.
Several cryptocurrency websites are lining up for Super Bowl ad spots in what some are calling the "Crypto Bowl."
Sam's Club is rolling out its first-ever Super Bowl ad, and it will feature the prominent comedian as the VIP.
Longtime Super Bowl advertiser Doritos will have more ads in the big game on Sunday.
Manning and Bettis appeared in the commercial alongside Peyton Manning, Victor Cruz and Terry Bradshaw.
Peyton Manning may not be in this year's Super Bowl, but he's still going to be a part of it.
The two "Community" stars are back together on the small screen.
Lindsay Lohan is back, and she looks better than ever.
The Manning family sits down with a pair of big-name actors in the company's Super Bowl ad.
Taking a look inside FanDuel's commercial during Super Bowl 56.
The Clydesdales are back.
In order to get your company a spot during the Super Bowl commercials, you must pay a pretty penny. Here's what you need to know about how much Super Bowl commercials cost.
The 34-year-old rapper hasn't released a solo studio album since 2017's "Damn."
Here are a few things you should know about Mary J. Blige before she takes the stage for the Super Bowl 56 halftime show.
Here are a few things you should know about Kendrick Lamar before he takes the stage for the Super Bowl 56 halftime show.
Here are a few things you should know about Dr. Dre before he takes the stage for the Super Bowl 56 halftime show.
Here are a few things you should know about Snoop Dogg before he takes the stage for the Super Bowl 56 halftime show.
Here are a few things you should know about Eminem before he takes the stage for the Super Bowl 56 halftime show.
Here's how long the Super Bowl halftime show will be in 2022.
The Super Bowl 56 halftime show will feature a whopping five performing acts for the first time since 2012.
Here is a complete guide to finding the TV channel for Rams vs. Bengals in Super Bowl 56, including a full Sunday TV schedule, live streams and radio options for this year's big game.
Sean McVay and Zac Taylor are very familiar with one another. Here's how the Rams and Bengals coaches are connected ahead of their clash in Super Bowl 56.
McVay said in the lead-up to Super Bowl 56 that he couldn't predict when he'd leave coaching. That didn't stop other people from trying to set a timetable.
Super Bowl 56 features four receivers who are legitimate threats to win the Super Bowl MVP award. SN breaks down those cases for each.
Players on either the Bengals or Rams are set to take home a nice extra paycheck after winning Super Bowl 56.
Robert Woods entered the season as one of the Rams' top two receivers. However, he hasn't played since Week 9 due to a season-ending knee injury.
Kupp had one of the best receiving seasons of all time in 2021 for the Super Bowl-bound Rams. But was it THE best? Taking a look at the best campaigns.
The Rams look a lot different in the 2022 Super Bowl than they did in their last appearance in 2019. Here's how Sean McVay and Les Snead turned the team back into a contender with an aggressive roster retool in 2021.
Vinnie Iyer breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the two quarterbacks playing in Super Bowl 56 to determine whether Cincinnati or Los Angeles has the edge at the most important position.
Everything you need to know about SoFi Stadium as it prepares to host Super Bowl 56 between the Bengals and Rams.
The former long-term Bengals quarterback says Burrow needs to wonder whether Cincinnati is willing to be a continuous winner.
LSU and Florida are tied with the most players in Super Bowl 56. Here is a complete breakdown of the Rams and Bengals rosters by college.
Drake will tune in to Super Bowl 56 on Sunday with lots of money on the line.
The Sporting News has you covered on the NFL's Roman numeral methodology for this year's Super Bowl.
Trying to find a printable Super Bowl squares grid? You're welcome to download Sporting News' free version for the big game in 2022, including tips and the best numbers for your square pool.
Brandon Schlager
Super Bowl squares is a popular game of chance that is perfect for the matchup between the Bengals and Rams. So, how do you win?
Sporting News breaks down Cincinnati's game plan and objectives should be to defeat Los Angeles as "road" underdogs in Super Bowl 56, from Joe Burrow making big plays to Joe Mixon being a big factor.
The Bengals' offense is strong, but will the Rams' defense give them issues in Super Bowl 56? Here are the best Bengals prop bets to bet during the 2022 Super Bowl.
The Rams have a lot of offensive firepower, but should you bet the over on every Los Angeles player prop for Super Bowl 56? Sporting News breaks it down.
The Saints were also in on Beckham, but the stars didn't align.
There are plenty of player props that bettors will want to take advantage of during Super Bowl 56.
The Madden 22 video game believes that the Super Bowl will come down to a 49-yard kick as time expires to decide the contest.
"You're deserving of this moment... I love you and go get that ring."
The altercation, which allegedly was captured on video, left 40-year-old fan Daniel Luna in a medically induced coma.
At least one Bengal says he his motivated by the famed gorilla who lived at the Cincinnati Zoo.
Weddle, a five-time All-Pro selection, is not interested in returning to the NFL following the Rams' Super Bowl game vs. the Bengals.
Kupp said he went from eating junk food in 2020 to eating farm-to-table meat and fish with vegetables.
The fan was found by paramedics 30 minutes into the NFC championship game.
Our NFL experts are split on their picks and predictions for Super Bowl 56.
Here is Sporting News' comprehensive breakdown of Super Bowl 56 between the Bengals and Rams, including our expert prediction for the 2022 game.
O'Connell, the current OC for the Rams, is expected to become the next head coach in Minnesota. But a deal can't be finalized until after the Rams complete their Super Bowl run.
The Bengals have chosen their threads for Super Bowl 56, which tells us almost everything we need to know about the uniforms for the big game.
Rob Gronkowski won't be making a decision about his future for at least a few weeks.
The Rams are playing at SoFi Stadium in Super Bowl 56, but will they be the home team? The answer to that question may surprise you.
Who will Super Bowl 56? An early look at the matchup between the Bengals and Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Feb. 13.
The matchup for this year's Super Bowl is set. Here are the teams playing in the Super Bowl 2022, plus the odds for who will win.
"Could you imagine being an elite player to only become a fan who [tries] to troll women or significant others of players?" Whitworth wrote in an Instagram post.
The Rams and Bengals will battle for Super Bowl 56. If you're putting together a FanDuel single-game lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournaments.
The Rams and Bengals square off in Super Bowl 56. If you're putting together a DraftKings Showdown lineup for the big game, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your single-game NFL DFS tournaments.
Super Bowl MVP bets always look appetizing on paper. The Sporting News breaks down the best bets for the award winner in the Bengals vs. Rams Super Bowl 56 matchup.
In his final NFL game, Tom Brady managed to give football fans one last glimpse of the GOAT.
Jonathan Taylor was voted Sporting News NFL Offensive Player of the Year by his fellow players, proving there's still room for a running back to win in a pass-happy league.
Super Bowl 56 is a surprising showdown between the Bengals and Rams. These are a few of the many myths you'll hear leading up to the big game.
The Rams are favored to become the second team to win the Super Bowl at home in the last two seasons.
Woods and Kupp came to the Rams together in 2017 and both have suffered torn ACL's in their time in LA.
The star defensive tackle fired up his team when they were down 17-7. The Rams did not allow another point the rest of the game.
The Bengals were never supposed to sniff the Super Bowl this year, but they won the AFC. Here's how unlikely their appearance in Super Bowl 56 is compared to other all-time underdogs.
Sean McVay had nothing but good things to say about his former assistant, against whom he will coach in Super Bowl 56.
Odell Beckham Jr. waits to celebrate the Rams' NFC Championship win until after he consoles Deebo Samuel on the sidelines.
The interception would have changed the game dramatically.
The San Francisco signal-caller is certainly going to be the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason.
Odell Beckham Jr. reflects on what brought him to the Rams as Los Angeles prepares to play in Super Bowl 56.
Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from 49ers vs. Rams on Sunday. Read below for complete results from the 2022 NFC championship game.
The Rams have made the trip to the Super Bowl several times, yet have never brought a title back to Los Angeles.
One NFL bettor predicted that the Bengals-Chiefs game would end 27-24 and the 49ers-Rams game would end 20-17. He was right, and he made a huge chunk of cash because of that.
LA surrounded Aaron Donald with a veteran cast of stars, trading away a lot of its future in the process. Now it needs to win the big game for the plan to be considered a success.
Mike DeCourcy
Matthew Stafford shared an emotional moment with his wife, Kelly, on the field following the Rams' NFC championship game victory over the 49ers.
The NFC championship game might have been in the Los Angeles area, but fans at SoFi Stadium made the game feel like Levi's Stadium South.
Ramsey and Gould had to be separated by teammates and officials.
Not a great look for the 49ers linebacker.
Here's a closer look at some of the most infamous incidents from Beckham's NFL career.
The 49ers and Rams square off in the NFC Championship game. If you're putting together a DraftKings Showdown lineup for Sunday night, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournaments.
The 49ers and Rams battle Sunday night in the NFC Championship game. If you're putting together a FanDuel single-game lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournaments.
The Conference Championship round of the NFL playoffs is set to begin. If you're putting together a full-slate FanDuel lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournaments.
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The Rams have a couple of former undrafted free agents developing behind Matthew Stafford.
The 49ers have a raw, talented rookie behind Jimmy Garoppolo in first-round pick Trey Lance.
Here's a complete guide to watching the 49ers vs. Rams game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full schedule for the 2022 NFC championship game.
Here's everything you need to know about the AFC and NFC championship games, including a full schedule with TV channels and start times.
Here's all the information you need to know to watch the AFC and NFC championship games on Sunday.
Here's everything to know about betting on 49ers vs. Rams in the 2022 NFC championship game, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction to advance to Super Bowl 56.
Here's a complete breakdown of 49ers vs. Rams in the 2022 NFC championship game, including our expert's pick to reach Super Bowl 56.
In our picks and predictions for 2022 NFL championship games, the Chiefs edge the Bengals and the Rams win Round 3 with the 49ers.
Here's all the information you need to watch the AFC and NFC championship games next Sunday.
It came down to two teams on the West Coast.
The Chiefs lost to the Bengals in their regular-season meeting, and the Rams were swept by the 49ers in their two games. Historical context favors the home teams in the rematch.
How has Shanahan outcoached McVay so consistently with his players outperforming the Rams?
Odell Beckham Jr. looked like a luxury acquisition for the Rams but turned out to be a necessity. Will Los Angeles be able to keep OBJ in free agency?
The duo face off in the playoffs for the first time, and the stakes are pretty high.
The former Browns wide receiver reportedly advised his friend not to come to Cleveland.
Fans who have bought their tickets might only be halfway done with the cost to attend Sunday's game.
49ers fans forced the Rams into a silent count in Week 18, and it looks like they'll be overrunning SoFi Stadium again.
The NFL playoffs have been exciting, but there have been some head-scratching coaching decisions and untimely on-field mistakes that have marred them for certain teams.
Kelly Stafford discussed the vulgar exchange from Suh towards her husband, Matthew Stafford, during a segment of "The Morning After" podcast.
Beckham is just the latest in a long list of NFL players who are choosing to get paid in a cryptocurrency.
It's unclear if it was really a kick by Stafford, but some felt it was apparent.
Tom Brady had never been whistled for unsportsmanlike conduct before his divisional-round matchup with the Rams.
Some Cowboys fans are pointing to the rules claiming they were screwed. That's not quite the case.
Kelly Stafford, wife of Rams QB Matthew Stafford, is sure to be happy about the decision by the Rams to try to keep San Francisco supporters out of SoFi Stadium.
The Buccaneers' comeback came up short, and it was largely thanks to two coverage busts and a slow start to the game.
Brown doesn't seem too upset that his former team was eliminated from the playoffs.
Rumors surfaced before Sunday's game that Brady might call it a career at the conclusion of the 2021 season.
Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Rams vs. Buccaneers on Sunday. Follow for complete results from the 2022 NFL divisional playoff game.
The last two plays during the Rams' 30-27 win against the Buccaneers on Sunday night sparked wild reactions across the nation.
Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp combined to help end the Buccaneers' season, but Bruce Arians indicated that Tampa Bay's defense was partly to blame.
"I live for those kinda moments..."
