Sports & Entertainment Spotlight

Welcome back to the Spotlight, my not-so-secret admirers. Even if this weekend were not Valentine’s Day, the city of Seattle would still undoubtedly be feeling the love and basking in the afterglow of the Seahawks’ dominant Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. For those unattached to either team, the game—which underwhelmed with many punts and field goals—seemed to be light on the roses and heavy on the thorns. Still, the game was one of the most watched Super Bowls in ever, undoubtedly aided by the historic, controversial (only because it was labeled as such) halftime performance by Bad Bunny. No matter, as Benito eloquently summed it up following a memorable, jubilant performance championing Puerto Rican (and yes, American) culture, “the only thing more powerful than hate is love.” Or, as I might say: “less stupid, more cupid.” In any event, a brief programming note here that I will be returning in 2 weeks with a full heart, but for now, please enjoy the box of chocolates that is the Spotlight.

• • The Chicago Bears are said to be considering a move to a brand new football stadium in Iowa. In other words, Daaaa Bears may move to a state whose capital is Deeees Moines.
  • The NFL taps Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports to run operations for a new flag football league. Hardly the first time either of them aimed for a flag.
  • Once Upon A Farm, the kids food brand co-founded by actress Jennifer Garner, garners a $724 million valuation in its IPO—or roughly the cost of feeding my two sons.
  • Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo stays busy off the court as he follows up an equity stake in prediction markets company Kalshi and with a partnership with e-commerce delivery company Gopuff. As for a prediction as to where he will play basketball next year? I happen to know of a city with great delivery options…