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Bad Bunny Super Bowl Pick Sparks Conservative Backlash

1/31/2026

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Story summary

The NFL's selection of Bad Bunny for Super Bowl LX drew backlash from conservatives and some NFL owners.
Critics fear the decision could jeopardize a pending deal for the NFL to acquire a 10% stake in Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN).
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the choice, citing Bad Bunny's global popularity.
Turning Point USA is promoting an alternative halftime show in response to the controversy.

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Story summary

The NFL's selection of Bad Bunny for Super Bowl LX drew backlash from conservatives and some NFL owners.
Critics fear the decision could jeopardize a pending deal for the NFL to acquire a 10% stake in Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN).
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the choice, citing Bad Bunny's global popularity.
Turning Point USA is promoting an alternative halftime show in response to the controversy.