By: Sidney Billings
There have always been claims that NFL games were rigged, but after the Super Bowl on February 11, 2024, the conspiracy theory gained even more traction. The number of very questionable calls by refs, even on plays where they have been allowed to review the play in slow motion to make the right call, has been rising. While questionable calls rise, the NFL has been partnering with gambling companies and has increased the advertising for sports betting. To add to this, easy solutions are available to increase the quality of reffing, like sky judges. The NFL has refused to consider these. Lots of people don't see this as a coincidence. An example of a bad call was during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVII. The score was tied at 35 points between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. With almost 2 minutes left in the game and an overthrown pass leaving the Chiefs to kick for a field goal, it seemed like the game would go into overtime. Yet Philadelphia cornerback James Bradberry was called for defensive holding on the 3rd down giving Chiefs a 1st and 10 at the Eagle’s 11th yard line. The Chiefs had ample time to stall the clock until eight seconds leaving almost no chance for the Eagles to tie or win the game. This call shocked many viewers. Most referees would have let it slide as it wouldn’t have meant the end of the game like making the call had. If you are interested in learning about why people think the Super Bowl LVIII was rigged, visit https://www.livemint.com/sports/news/what-is-taylor-swift-super-bowl-controversy-nfl-fans-say-it-s-rigged-as-kansas-city-chiefs-seal-3rd-win-in-5-years-11707794379897.html#:~:text=The%20rumours%20that%20Taylor%20Swift,t%20just%20about%20Taylor%20Swift. Our unique sport for the edition is called zorbing. Zorbing is rolling down a hill inside special transparent orbs that are generally made out of plastic. These giant inflatable balls are called Zorbs, and there are different types of them. Some have harnesses and straps to hold the rider in position. Others allow the rider to walk freely inside or be tossed around by the ball’s motion. Sometimes, people pour water inside Zorbs, and the rider just slides around freely while the inflatable ball rolls downhill. This is called hydrozorbing. All orbs can be used to float on water, but some are specifically designed for that, and they are called Water Balls. And last but not least, there is the less-known little sister of the Zorb, the Bubble Ball. Don’t let their smaller size fool you, because what you can do inside a bubble ball will surprise you! You can see for yourself at https://www.zorbingtime.com/human-bubble-ball/.
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