Super Bowl

January 26, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, today announced it is providing mapping, traffic and content services to the National Football League (NFL) and the Tampa Bay Super Bowl Host Committee. NAVTEQ will assist the NFL and Host Committee with managing increased traffic volume with real-time congestion monitoring and provide fans and visitors with event venue maps and valuable Tampa Bay-area travel information.

As the provider of the official Super Bowl XLIII Online Map and Event Guide, NAVTEQ is working closely with the NFL and Host Committee to provide an array of location-based services including online and print maps identifying nearby lodging and restaurants, real-time traffic information with optimal travel routes and official guide information for event times and locations of Super Bowl-related activities for the entire Tampa Bay metropolitan area. Read more

January 26, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower is celebrating the Big Game by offering a "Big Game Package" for $150 that includes two nights accommodations (including a free room upgrade) the weekend of February 1, a bucket of beer and two hot dogs during the Big Game, and two tickets to either the American Superstars or BITE production shows.

The "Big Game Package" includes a two-night stay either Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31; Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1; or Sunday, February 1 and Monday, February 2. The free upgrade to a Player Suite, Spa King or Premium 2 Queen Guestroom is based on availability. The bucket of beer and two hot dogs will be provided in the race & sportsbook during the Big Game. American Superstars is a celebrity tribute show that plays at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. BITE is a rock and roll erotic revue centered in the mysterious and seductive world of vampires that plays at 10:30 p.m. nightly. The Stratosphere's race and sportsbook was recently expanded and remodeled with new carpet and chairs to compliment the experience of watching live games on one of 15 television sets including a big screen. Read more

Earlier this week, George W. Bush’s second term as the 43rd President ended. At that precise moment, Barack Obama became the United States’ 44th President. With his inauguration ceremony, the country closed the second chapter of what is arguably a dynasty and welcomed in a relative newcomer to the country’s highest office. In addition to being a political neophyte in many ways, Barack Obama is also the first Black American to assume the presidency. Both the media and the minority community lauded this fact as not only a point of pride, but also as proof of the opportunity in America. Eerie as it may be, the world of sports provides us with an interesting and well-timed parallel on its largest stage: the 43rd Super Bowl features a dynasty, Pittsburgh, and a newcomer, Arizona. Read more

January 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- The game is on at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort in celebration of Super Bowl XLIII with gridiron getaway advance purchase party rates from $220 - $259 per room, per night, from January 20, 2009 through February 2, 2009*. This Central Florida world-class Orlando hotel is located only 70 miles from the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

For those not driving to the game, kick off the action-packed Super Bowl weekend and cheer on your favorite team in High Velocity, where guests will have a front row seat to view the Super Bowl in a casual, contemporary Orlando restaurant setting. High Velocity is one of the largest sports bars in Central Florida boasting 28 flat panel HDTVs. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. on game day with an all-you-care-to-eat Super Bowl Buffet Party for only $50 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) that includes: Read more

It's coming just around the corner. What you may ask? Feb. 3 and the Big Game – The Super Bowl! In this article we'll talk about throwing that blow-out football party that will be the envy of others. And at the same time, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention any of the legal ramifications. So buckle up and read on for some information that's sure to help you plan a great football party using that fantastic flat-panel HDTV that you got for the holidays or decided to get for just this occasion! Let's make it fun and memorable!

With today's technology, gone are the days of a few friends getting together to huddle in front of the 20-inch TV set. No sir. We have large flat-panel HDTV now to bring those games to life in a way they've never been seen before. You say you don't have HDTV? -- That's OK! A large flat-panel TV in and of itself adds an entirely new dimension to the experience. Don't get me wrong. Those little get-togethers with the guys are great. But if you want to show off that brand new HDTV you got for the holidays, it's time to pull out all the stops and have a celebration. Read more

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080UB
The new Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080UB is the ultimate way to view movies, sporting events and video games with true 1080p native resolution, the industry’s best high definition signal to date. The 1080UB delivers precise color and detail, so you don’t miss a moment of the action. New UltraBlack technology and a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (4000:1 native) show incredible shadow detail and the deepest blacks possible. And with dual HDMI 1.3 connectivity, the 1080UB will meet your entertainment both now and in the future.

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB is now available through authorized Epson projector dealers and select retail outlets for $2,799 (after $200 mail-in rebate). www.epson.com

Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-Ray Disc Player
Panasonic’s new DMP-BD30 High Definition 1080p Blu-ray Disc player is the first Blu-ray player to be introduced with Final Standard Profile, a function which adds features like four Picture-in-Picture modes including Enhanced Commentary (from directors and actors), Backstage Pass, Peek Behind the Animation and Audio Mixing. And with the included SD Memory card slot, you can view JPEG images (the DMP-BD30 even converts the images to 1920x1080 resolution - perfect for viewing on a 1080p Plasma TV) and playback HD content recorded in the AVCHD format. Read more

January 15, 2008--Canon U.S.A., Inc., the “Official Camera of the NFL” since 1984, just announced the launch of a Super Bowl sweepstakes. An advertisement promoting the sweepstakes which will award one lucky winner at random a trip for two to Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa Bay in 2009, will begin appearing on January 14 online and in national magazines, major market daily newspapers and on the web at usa.canon.com/nfl. Canon, the longest-tenured sponsor of the NFL, has lined the football sidelines for years with both high-definition TV camera lenses and the white lenses used by professional photographers covering the game, delivering fans’ favorite sports photos in more detail and in a more inspired way.

“Canon is proud to play such an integral role in bringing football fans the on-field excitement and drama of the NFL into their living rooms,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager of the Consumer Imaging Group at Canon U.S.A. “As the number-one choice of professional photographers, Canon is already the fans’ ticket to the game. With this sweepstakes, one lucky fan will have the exciting opportunity to attend the world's most watched sporting event in person next season.” Read more

January 25, 2006 - SIRIUS Satellite Radio, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, will provide the most comprehensive radio coverage of Super Bowl XL, with multiple live game broadcasts, live day-long news and analysis every day of Super Bowl Week.

On Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, SIRIUS will air an expanded lineup of live play-by-play broadcasts of Super Bowl XL to its growing nationwide subscriber base, which has tripled since last year's Super Bowl. SIRIUS will offer 11 different game calls in seven languages, including both teams' local radio broadcasts and the national Westwood One/CBS Radio Sports broadcast. SIRIUS subscribers can choose from:

Whether you're throwing a Super Bowl shindig or looking to watch the game in style, we've assembled some of the best stuff for the big game.