Author: Tom Schad, USA TODAY

The NTSB found that Ara Zobayan was at fault in the crash that killed Kobe Bryant, citing “self-induced pressure” as a likely contributing factor.

Rocket Mortgage used a coordinated social media campaign to lift its Super Bowl commercials, starring Tracy Morgan, to top of USA TODAY’s Ad Meter.

Tokyo 2020 organizing committee president Yoshiro Mori drew criticism when he made demeaning comments during a Japanese Olympic Committee meeting.

Brands have grappled with whether they should acknowledge the challenges of 2020 in Super Bowl ads, or ignore them and give viewers a brief escape.

The NFL’s pregame Super Bowl ad will feature a likeness of Vince Lombardi, delivering an inspirational message to America after a trying year.

The IOC said it would ask national Olympic committees to contact their respective governments about vaccine access for athletes.

CBS said it has “virtually sold out” its commercial inventory for Super Bowl 55, despite an apparent drop in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

WHO officials believe at-risk populations around the world should be vaccinated before athletes hoping to compete in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.