House Republicans are calling on the Federal Communications Commission to investigate Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance, suggesting the content and lyrics of the Puerto Rican star's show were "illegal."
The big picture: Many of the explicit lyrics cited by Bad Bunny critics are literal translations of his songs but were not actually performed during the February 8 halftime show.
ICE plans to have a presence at the World Cup this summer, acting director Todd Lyons said Tuesday.
Why it matters: Trump's immigration crackdown and ICE's actions have fueled international backlash that could affect how global fans, teams and governments engage with the World Cup.
NBA All-Star weekend takes over Los Angeles this week, bringing three days of games, concerts and fan events across the city.
Why it matters: Last year's event generated more than $300 million in economic impact to the San Francisco area, according to Temple University's Sports Industry Research Center.
Swedish skier Elis Lundholm became the first openly transgender athlete to compete at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday, after completing the first qualification run in women's moguls.
Why it matters: While the Olympics and many international sporting federations have taken steps that limit participation by transgender athletes, some athletes have been able to compete in the category corresponding to their assigned gender at birth.
While Bad Bunny was the center of attention for millions of people tuning into the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, the walking bunches of grass arguably stole the show.
Why it matters: Hundreds of humans in grass suits brought Benito's set to life in a matter of minutes, uniting with the music icon to create a Puerto Rican village complete with sugarcane fields, farmers, food carts and a buzzing casita (featuring Pedro Pascal and other stars dancing).
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is shown after being doused with Gatorade, after Seattle defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX. Photo: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
Seattle surged to its second Super Bowl title Sunday with a victory over the New England Patriots, delivering long-awaited redemption for Seahawks fans.
Why it matters: The Seahawks' 29-13 win at Super Bowl LX marked a full-circle moment, coming 11 years after Seattle's heartbreaking loss to New England in the final seconds of Super Bowl XLIX.
A Sunday that began with Lindsey Vonn's screams of pain after crashing in the downhill ended with cheers of jubilation as Team USA edged out Japan for gold in team figure skating.
The big picture: It truly was the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.