Celebrities, humor, babies and cute animals will once again rule the commercial breaks on Sunday during Super Bowl XLVII, advertising's biggest showcase, when more than 111 million people are expected to tune in. Marketers have spent millions and pulled out all the stops to 'wow' viewers this year. 49ers' return to Super Bowl still a family affair
(Reuters) – It may be hard to view a National Football League team valued at over $1 billion as a mom-and-pop operation, but the Super Bowl-bound San Francisco 49ers have remained very much a family business. Jed York is the 49ers' chief executive and principal owner, having been passed the torch from father John York and his wife Denise DeBartolo York in 2008 after Eddie DeBartolo Jr. was forced to hand over control of the franchise to his sister in 2000 when he became involved in a messy corruption case. … Official: Liverpool keeper Doni seals return to Brazil with Botafogo
After falling out of favour at Anfield the veteran goalkeeper has returned to South America as he aims to push for a place in the national side's 2014 World Cup squad Motor racing-Marussia to present new car in Jerez pit lane
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Russian-licensed Marussia and Malaysian-owned Caterham will both present their new Formula One cars in the Jerez pit lane next Tuesday before the start of the first pre-season test. Marussia, the former Virgin Racing team, said on Thursday that British rookie Max Chilton would be the first to drive the MR02 car. The British-based team have yet to name a second driver, although reports in Brazil suggested it would be well-sponsored Brazilian Luiz Razia, last year’s GP2 runner-up and a former tester for both Virgin and Caterham. …
NFL-Ravens' Bisciotti turns boyhood dream into reality
Jan 31 (Reuters) – Steve Bisciotti admits he was not much of a football player as a child, but this week the humble Baltimore Ravens owner finds himself one win away from claiming America’s biggest sporting prize in Sunday’s Super Bowl. The success Bisciotti failed to find on the high school gridiron he earned elsewhere, building a staffing company into a global enterprise that employs over 8,000 people across the United States, Canada and Europe. Now one of America’s richest men, with a net worth of $1. …
NFL-49ers' return to Super Bowl still a family affair
Jan 31 (Reuters) – It may be hard to view a National Football League team valued at over $1 billion as a mom-and-pop operation, but the Super Bowl-bound San Francisco 49ers have remained very much a family business. Jed York is the 49ers’ chief executive and principal owner, having been passed the torch from father John York and his wife Denise DeBartolo York in 2008 after Eddie DeBartolo Jr. was forced to hand over control of the franchise to his sister in 2000 when he became involved in a messy corruption case. …
5 Super Bowl ads that enlist viewer help
Advertisers are finding new ways to get viewers into the game during Super Bowl XLVII, which airs on CBS on Sunday. Here are 5 campaigns that enlist viewer help in one form or another.
SUPER BOWL WATCH: Counterfeiting, brotherly advice
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Around Super Bowl XLVII and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the game: Mumbai may not host final if Pakistan play
Mumbai, Feb. 1 — The uncertainty over Women’s World Cup venues is far from over. The final of event could be shifted from Mumbai to Cuttack if Pakistan make it to the summit clash.The Group B games, which include matches featuring Pakistan, were earlier shifted to Cuttack, following threats of disruption by right-wing parties. Pakistan kickoff their campaign against Australia on Friday at the Barabati stadium.Three teams each from the two groups go through to the Super Six stage. The top two teams from Super Six then progress to the final. …
It's green over blue for Chopra
Mumbai, Feb. 1 — When South Africa women take to the field at the Barabati stadium in Cuttack on Friday, they would have got sound tips on how to prepare for their World Cup campaign in India, for Anjum Chopra, one of the most experienced hands in Indian women’s cricket, has joined their coaching ranks after she was left out of the India team.For many, it would be odd not to see the former skipper in India’s blues, but Chopra is excited with her role as a technical consultant for South Africa. “It’s going green for me now,” she chuckles. …
India begin Cup on a high note, hand Windies a thrashing
Mumbai, Jan. 31 — Ideally, a World Cup squad should be a settled outfit. But a barren run by the openers over the last year forced India to defy logic and recall a player after three years.At the end of the day, it was the player, Thirush Kamini, who solved the opening woes and ensured the hosts recorded a crushing victory over West Indies in the Women’s World Cup opener, in Group A.The Chennai player scored 100, the first century by an Indian woman in a World Cup, taking India to 284 for six and beating their previous Cup best of 275 made against New Zealand in 2005. …
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