NFL&nbsp;fans are cascading in&nbsp;Phoenix as the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles gear up for the Super Bowl LVII on February 12.&nbsp;Despite sky-high prices for tickets and hotel rooms, the bars and restaurants in downtown Phoenix filled up with supporters of both teams -- joined by plenty in the jerseys of other franchises. Sunday's game features the two top-seeded teams in this season's&nbsp;NFL&nbsp;playoffs and the two top-ranked quarterbacks in the league in Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes and Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts.

While workers and broadcast crews at 63,000-seat State Farm Field prepared for the big day, those looking for last minute tickets were being asked for at least $4,000 on the secondary market for the cheapest remaining seats.

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The most popular destination for those who have travelled to the Southwest is the "Super Bowl Experience" in the city's convention center, where fans and locals can take part in all manner of games as well as view trophies and memorabilia.

<h3>Injuries clear up</h3>

All but one of the Eagles' fitness worries had cleared up but punt return specialist and wide receiver Britain Covey was listed as questionable with a hamstring injury.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he had a full roster available for the game with those players who had some question marks over injuries given the all-clear.

"I'm happy for the guys," Reid said. "We'll make it work with whatever we got but I'm happy for the guys to have this chance. It's special. To play in the Super Bowl. It's a great opportunity that doesn't come around very often," he said.

Reid added that Saturday's relatively light session was called a "Mock Game" practice, which involved "all the situational stuff."

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The Eagles walk through practice had a similar focus with an emphasis on game-opening plays and situations including two-minute drills, punts and fourth downs.

After the session, the Eagles senior players who make up their dozen-strong leadership council stayed on the field to talk for a while with coach Nick Sirianni.

"Sometimes good coaching is just reminding them of things they already know," Sirianni said of the conversation.&nbsp;

"So just reminding (them to) stay in routine, stay in the moment. Don't let distractions happen," he added.

On paper, there is very little to choose between the teams, who have identical 16-3 records this season and remarkably have even scored the exact same number of points -- 546.

Mahomes and Hurts are the youngest quarterback pairing ever in a Super Bowl and Sunday's game also marks the first time that two black quarterbacks face each other in the biggest game.

Mahomes will cement his status as the finest&nbsp;NFL&nbsp;quarterback of this post-Tom Brady generation if he can add a second Super Bowl ring to his two Most Valuable Player awards.

The Chiefs quarterback is playing in his third Super Bowl, having won in 2020, while his 24-year-old opposite number Hurts is making his debut in the game and has played only three post-season games in his career.

The Chiefs can count on Mahomes's strong partnership with tight end Travis Kelce, but the Eagles have a strong defense and Hurts has the ability to run with the ball, providing a dangerous dual threat.

Late predictions from the pundits along with bookmakers odds were suggesting the Eagles may be slight favorites, but for many Americans Sunday is simply about gathering with friends, drinks and snacks at a Super Bowl party.

Over 100 million Americans are expected to watch the game, which has claimed 30 of the 32 most watched broadcasts in American television history.

(With inputs from agencies)

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NFL fans are cascading in Phoenix as the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles gear up for the Super Bowl LVII on February 12. Despite sky-high prices for tickets and hotel rooms, the bars and restaurants in downtown Phoenix filled up with supporters of both teams -- joined by plenty in the jerseys of other franchises.

NFL fans are cascading in Phoenix as the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles gear up for the Super Bowl LVII on February 12. Despite sky-high prices for tickets and hotel rooms, the bars and restaurants in downtown Phoenix filled up with supporters of both teams -- joined by plenty in the jerseys of other franchises. Sunday's game features the two top-seeded teams in this season's NFL playoffs and the two top-ranked quarterbacks in the league in Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes and Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts. While workers and broadcast crews at 63,000-seat State Farm Field prepared for the big day, those looking for last minute tickets were being asked for at least $4,000 on the secondary market for the cheapest remaining seats. ALSO READ: NFL: Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes named league MVP second time The most popular destination for those who have travelled to the Southwest is the "Super Bowl Experience" in the city's convention center, where fans and locals can take part in all manner of games as well as view trophies and memorabilia. Injuries clear up All but one of the Eagles' fitness worries had cleared up but punt return specialist and wide receiver Britain Covey was listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he had a full roster available for the game with those players who had some question marks over injuries given the all-clear. "I'm happy for the guys," Reid said. "We'll make it work with whatever we got but I'm happy for the guys to have this chance. It's special. To play in the Super Bowl. It's a great opportunity that doesn't come around very often," he said. Reid added that Saturday's relatively light session was called a "Mock Game" practice, which involved "all the situational stuff." READ MORE: NFL - Recently retired Tom Brady eyes joining Fox Sports as lead analyst The Eagles walk through practice had a similar focus with an emphasis on game-opening plays and situations including two-minute drills, punts and fourth downs. After the session, the Eagles senior players who make up their dozen-strong leadership council stayed on the field to talk for a while with coach Nick Sirianni. "Sometimes good coaching is just reminding them of things they already know," Sirianni said of the conversation. "So just reminding (them to) stay in routine, stay in the moment. Don't let distractions happen," he added. On paper, there is very little to choose between the teams, who have identical 16-3 records this season and remarkably have even scored the exact same number of points -- 546. Mahomes and Hurts are the youngest quarterback pairing ever in a Super Bowl and Sunday's game also marks the first time that two black quarterbacks face each other in the biggest game. Mahomes will cement his status as the finest NFL quarterback of this post-Tom Brady generation if he can add a second Super Bowl ring to his two Most Valuable Player awards. The Chiefs quarterback is playing in his third Super Bowl, having won in 2020, while his 24-year-old opposite number Hurts is making his debut in the game and has played only three post-season games in his career. The Chiefs can count on Mahomes's strong partnership with tight end Travis Kelce, but the Eagles have a strong defense and Hurts has the ability to run with the ball, providing a dangerous dual threat. Late predictions from the pundits along with bookmakers odds were suggesting the Eagles may be slight favorites, but for many Americans Sunday is simply about gathering with friends, drinks and snacks at a Super Bowl party. Over 100 million Americans are expected to watch the game, which has claimed 30 of the 32 most watched broadcasts in American television history. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The YouTube video platform has won the right to broadcast most NFL football games in the US next year, it announced Thursday, a major win by the Google subsidiary that underscores the growing role of streaming in sports. Google will pay around $2 billion a year over seven years, US media reported, for the right to broadcast Sunday games on its subscription YouTube TV service, available only in the United States.

YouTube TV subscribers, who now pay $64.99 a month for a viewing package, will have to pay an added fee -- as yet undetermined -- to view the games, or they can view them on an a-la-carte basis on its YouTube Primetime Channels platform.&nbsp; They will not be able to see games involving their local teams, which are covered by a separate contract. Moreover, YouTube TV will not have exclusive rights -- the Fox and CBS networks will continue to share some broadcasting rights within the United States.

National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell welcomed the development, saying it ushered in a "new era of how fans across the United States watch and follow the NFL."

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For years the NFL has built a growing presence on YouTube, with videos offering game summaries and highlights. That has allowed the league to reach a younger audience -- one that favors short, punchy videos over broadcasts of full matches, which can last three hours or more. &nbsp;

"This partnership is yet another example of us looking towards the future and building the next generation of NFL fans," Goodell said.

The NFL's official YouTube channel currently has more than 10 million subscribers, who regularly watch short videos showing high points from one of the world's most powerful sports leagues. The NFL wants to further exploit its new arrangement by providing more official content to YouTube and connecting YouTube creators to its events.

The rights being purchased by YouTube TV were previously held by satellite operator DirecTV, which paid the NFL around $1.5 billion a year, according to several US media.

YouTube TV has more than five million subscribers, and hopes the new deal will help it greatly extend its reach.

The YouTube video platform has won the right to broadcast most NFL football games in the US next year, it announced Thursday, a major win by the Google subsidiary that underscores the growing role of streaming in sports.

The YouTube video platform has won the right to broadcast most NFL football games in the US next year, it announced Thursday, a major win by the Google subsidiary that underscores the growing role of streaming in sports. Google will pay around $2 billion a year over seven years, US media reported, for the right to broadcast Sunday games on its subscription YouTube TV service, available only in the United States. YouTube TV subscribers, who now pay $64.99 a month for a viewing package, will have to pay an added fee -- as yet undetermined -- to view the games, or they can view them on an a-la-carte basis on its YouTube Primetime Channels platform. They will not be able to see games involving their local teams, which are covered by a separate contract. Moreover, YouTube TV will not have exclusive rights -- the Fox and CBS networks will continue to share some broadcasting rights within the United States. National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell welcomed the development, saying it ushered in a "new era of how fans across the United States watch and follow the NFL." ALSO READ: Real Madrid ready to pay £1 billion for Kylian Mbappe next summer - Reports For years the NFL has built a growing presence on YouTube, with videos offering game summaries and highlights. That has allowed the league to reach a younger audience -- one that favors short, punchy videos over broadcasts of full matches, which can last three hours or more. "This partnership is yet another example of us looking towards the future and building the next generation of NFL fans," Goodell said. The NFL's official YouTube channel currently has more than 10 million subscribers, who regularly watch short videos showing high points from one of the world's most powerful sports leagues. The NFL wants to further exploit its new arrangement by providing more official content to YouTube and connecting YouTube creators to its events. The rights being purchased by YouTube TV were previously held by satellite operator DirecTV, which paid the NFL around $1.5 billion a year, according to several US media. YouTube TV has more than five million subscribers, and hopes the new deal will help it greatly extend its reach.

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